Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In 2024, it reported making 24 charitable grants totaling $973,500 to organizations including food banks, homelessness services, civil-liberties groups, and conservation organizations.
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc gave $974K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state District of Columbia. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $973,500
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,563
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,500
- Total assets
- $19,780,277
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (17 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 5600 Wisconsin Avenue Apt No Ph1, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (781) 538-5665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwest Community Food ($177K). Together the top 10 received $654K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 56 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported in these recipient states: DC, 38%; North Carolina, 23%; California, 11%; Virginia, 10%; and New York, 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 24 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $44K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1252% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $974K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Food Washington DC, DC | Charitable | $177,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy NW Washington, DC | Charitable | $88,500 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $68,750 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham Durham, NC | Charitable | $53,500 |
| FWC Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Ameruca Washington, DC | Charitable | $44,250 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $44,250 |
| Gladd Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $44,250 |
| Stonewall Community Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $44,250 |
| Eden Village of Wilmington Wilmington, NC | Charitable | $39,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,780,277 | $1,918,843 | $1,099,954 | $973,500 | 24 | $979,448 | $1,796,833 | $975,890 |
| 2023 | $18,961,388 | $198,383 | $1,017,991 | $902,000 | 16 | $906,275 | $237,089 | $930,566 |
| 2022 | $19,756,916 | $-463,880 | $1,235,345 | $1,107,000 | 7 | $1,113,248 | $188,061 | $957,788 |
| 2021 | $21,456,141 | $434,296 | $528,654 | $72,000 | 9 | $76,950 | $849,123 | $1,032,830 |
| 2020 | $21,550,499 | $21,550,520 | $21 | — | — | — | $20,692,850 | $67,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $976K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Ocean Conservancy says it works to unite science, people, and policy to protect the ocean. Urban Ministries of Durham says it provides case management, shelter, meals, groceries, clothing, and other services to people experiencing poverty and homelessness. The ACLU Foundation describes its mission as promoting understanding of civil liberties and civil rights protected by U.S. laws.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes advancing queer liberation (Stonewall Community Foundation), building relationships and communities for chronically homeless people (Eden Village of Wilmington), and helping neighbors achieve stability in jobs, health, and housing (Arlington Thrive).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $973,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $177,000, with a median of $29,500.
Among its largest reported grants were $177,000 to Northwest Community Food; $88,500 to Ocean Conservancy; $68,750 to Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina; $53,500 to Urban Ministries of Durham; and $50,000 to FWC. Other notable grants included $44,250 each to Planned Parenthood Federation of Ameruca, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, GLADD, and Stonewall Community Foundation; and $39,250 to Eden Village of Wilmington.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara Rosenbaum was listed as president, treasurer, and clerk on the 2024 filing.
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc is led by Barbara Rosenbaum, President, Treasurer & Clerk on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Rosenbaum
President, Treasurer & Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc
How much does Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc gave $974K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $902K across 16 grants.
What is Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $29,500, and its average grant was $40,563, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (23%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northwest Community Food ($177,000), Ocean Conservancy ($88,500) and Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina ($68,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc?
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc reported $19.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $979K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $976K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Ocean Conservancy says it works to unite science, people, and policy to protect the ocean. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc?
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 Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3062025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rosenbaum-family-foundation-inc-morg_8ff202af29fc4e929f3331800f851106
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