Rosebud Foundation
Rosebud Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $3K.
Rosebud Foundation at a glance
In short: Rosebud Foundation gave $77K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $26K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $77,151
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $25,717
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Rosebud Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($71K). Together the top 3 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Final Distribution | $71,151 |
| Roseland Learning Center Chicago, IL | As Needed | $5,000 |
| 100 Club of Chicago Chicago, IL | As Needed | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,353 | $83,323 | $77,151 | 3 | $3,176 | $3,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosebud Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rosebud Foundation is led by Thomas Wilson, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Thomas Wilson
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Page O'Donohue
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine M. Wilson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Wilson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Rosebud Foundation
How much does Rosebud Foundation give each year?
Rosebud Foundation gave $77K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Rosebud Foundation's typical grant size?
Rosebud Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,717, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rosebud Foundation give grants?
Rosebud Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Rosebud Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Rosebud Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Rosebud Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Rosebud Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rosebud Foundation's EIN?
Rosebud Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2250986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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