Rosemann Family Foundation
The Rosemann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting human welfare, food distribution, the arts, animal welfare, health care, and education.
Rosemann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rosemann Family Foundation gave $479K across 33 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), top state Wisconsin. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $479,027
- -29.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 33
- -15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,516
- -16.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,681,460
- -0.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 33, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (46% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rosemann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11473 Beach Rd, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Phone: (920) 336-8455
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosemann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Easter Seals ($100K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 158 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Wisconsin (46%), Nevada (26%), Florida (19%), Iowa (5%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rosemann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 33 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $411K (2020) to $676K (2025). In 2026 it made 33 grants totaling $479K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Las Vegas, NV | Operating Grant FOF Human Welfare | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Operating Grant FOF Human Welfare | $65,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Ft Myersfl, FL | Operating Grant for Food Distri. | $55,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | Historical Operating Grant | $55,000 |
| Uw Foundation Madison, WI | Operating Grant for Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Am Red Cross Reno Boone, IA | Operating Grant FOF Human Welfare | $22,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Northern CA Orlando, FL | Operating Grant FOF Health Care | $12,000 |
| Gladiolus food Pantry Ft Myers, FL | Operating Grant for Food Distri. | $10,000 |
| Bellin College of Nursing Green Bay, WI | Grant for Education Support | $8,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Reno, NV | Operating Grant FOF Human Welfare | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,681,460 | $455,234 | $483,547 | $479,027 | 33 | $479,027 | $455,114 | $453,269 |
| 2025 | $3,714,173 | $441,664 | $678,628 | $675,835 | 39 | $675,835 | $441,071 | $404,290 |
| 2024 | $3,951,137 | $261,326 | $626,212 | $619,310 | 31 | $619,310 | $261,174 | $367,564 |
| 2023 | $4,316,024 | $587,759 | $450,693 | $444,137 | 26 | $444,137 | $355,518 | $395,212 |
| 2022 | $4,178,958 | $673,513 | $485,230 | $479,577 | 29 | $479,577 | $511,047 | $360,821 |
| 2021 | $3,990,675 | $461,290 | $475,704 | $472,550 | 44 | — | $298,323 | $310,058 |
| 2020 | $4,005,089 | $376,350 | $413,054 | $410,754 | 44 | — | $213,937 | $316,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosemann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $453K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include operating support identified for human welfare, food distribution, animal welfare, health care, and the arts, as well as education support.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Milwaukee Art Museum says it collects, preserves, and presents art and works to educate residents and visitors about art and art history. Hunger Task Force describes its work as providing food to people in need and promoting policies toward a hunger-free community. The Wisconsin Humane Society says its mission is to make a difference for animals and the people who love them. These are descriptions of the grantees, not stated priorities or a mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $479,027. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Easter Seals for human welfare, $65,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee for human welfare, $55,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank for food distribution, and $55,000 to the Milwaukee Art Museum for operating support. Other reported grants included $50,000 to UW Foundation for animal welfare, $12,000 to Shriners Hospital Northern CA for health care, and $8,000 to Bellin College of Nursing for education support. In addition, the foundation gave $10,000 to Gladiolus Food Pantry, $7,500 to Hunger Task Force, and $7,500 to Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Gayle Rosemann as president, Jeff Rosemann as treasurer, and Rachel Rosemann as director.
Rosemann Family Foundation is led by Gayle Rosemann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gayle Rosemann
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Rosemann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Rosemann
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Rosemann Family Foundation
How much does Rosemann Family Foundation give each year?
Rosemann Family Foundation gave $479K across 33 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $676K across 39 grants.
What is Rosemann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rosemann Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,516, across 33 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosemann Family Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Rosemann Family Foundation give grants?
Rosemann Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (26%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (8 grants), Reno, NV (4 grants), Ft Myers, FL (3 grants) and Ft Myersfl, FL (2 grants).
Does Rosemann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Rosemann Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rosemann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rosemann Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Easter Seals ($100,000), United Way of Greater Milwaukee ($65,000) and Harry Chapin Food Bank ($55,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rosemann Family Foundation?
Rosemann Family Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $479K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $453K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosemann Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include operating support identified for human welfare, food distribution, animal welfare, health care, and the arts, as well as education support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosemann Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rosemann Family Foundation's EIN?
Rosemann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1621252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Rosemann Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Rosemann Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rosemann-family-foundation-morg_3e519adea855491eaa98e1e9269d45b0
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