Rosemann Family Foundation
The Rosemann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Established in February 1990, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$676K
+9.1% YoY
Grant Count
39
+25.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-13.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Arts — Operating grants for arts organizations
- Education — Education support and grants
- Environmental Conservation — Operating environmental grants and endowment support
- Human Services — Human welfare and food distribution support
- Healthcare — Healthcare-related initiatives
- Philanthropy & Voluntarism — Support for grantmaking and charitable activities
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$500–$179,090
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Wisconsin
- Nevada
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending July 2025:
- Total Assets: $3,714,173
- Total Revenue: $441,664
- Total Expenses: $678,628
- Net Income: -$236,964
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (FY 2025):
- Investment income and dividends: $176,317
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $265,347
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Milwaukee Repertory Theater ($130,000), Ridges Sanctuary ($101,000), Six Mile Cyress Slough Preserve ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, WI | OPERATING GRANT FOF HUMAN WELFARE | $5,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF Truckee Meadows RENO, NV | OPERATING GRANT FOF HUMAN WELFARE | $8,000 |
| Charles River Conservancy Cambridge, MA | OPERATING ENVIROMENTAL GRANT | $4,500 |
| Community Foundation Door County Sturgeon Bay, WI | OPERATING GRANT FOF HUMAN WELFARE | $3,300 |
| Feeding America Eastern WI Milwuakee, WI | OPERATING GRANT FOR FOOD DISTRI. | $5,000 |
| Florida Repertory Theater FT MYERS, FL | OPERATING GRANT FOR THE ARTS | $5,000 |
| FOOD BANK OF N NEVADA Sparks, NV | OPERATING GRANT FOR FOOD DISTRI. | $28,000 |
| Gladiolus food Pantry FT MYERS, FL | OPERATING GRANT FOR FOOD DISTRI. | $15,000 |
| Heights Foundation FT MYERSFL, FL | OPERATING GRANT FOF HUMAN WELFARE | $5,000 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Truckee Meadows Sparks, NV | OPERATING GRANT FOR HOUSING | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Gayle Rosemann — President
- Jeff Rosemann — Treasurer (11473 Beach Rd, Sister Bay, WI 54234)
- Rachel Rosemann — Director (Reno, Nevada)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Rosemann | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Rachel Rosemann | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Gayle Rosemann | President | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rosemann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • **Arts** — Operating grants for arts organizations • **Education** — Education support and grants • **Environmental Conservation** — Operating environmental grants and endowment support • **Human Services** — Human welfare and food distribution support • **Healthcare** — Healthcare-related initiatives • **Philanthropy & Voluntarism** — Support for grantmaking and charitable activities
How do I apply for a grant from Rosemann Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity (Fiscal Year Ending July 2025):** • Total giving: $675,835 • Number of grants: 44 grants made • Typical grant range: $500–$179,090 **Recent Notable Grants:** • Milwaukee Repertory Theater: $130,000 (Operating Grant for the Arts) • Ridges Sanctuary: $101,000 (Operating Environmental Grant Endowment) • Northern Sky Theater: $28,000 (Operating Grant for the Arts Endowment)
Where does Rosemann Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Wisconsin • Nevada • Florida
What size grants does Rosemann Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Rosemann Family Foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $676K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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