Rosenblum Family Foundation
Rosenblum Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $374,511, including support for charitable organizations in Nevada and other states. The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it has no plans for dissolution.
Rosenblum Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rosenblum Family Foundation gave $375K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Nevada. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $374,511
- +164.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,967
- +199.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $459,836
- -10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (90% 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 Rosenblum Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosenblum Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada ($300K). Together the top 10 received $372K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 5% to California, and 4% to Tennessee. The reported shares for Maryland and Arizona were each 0%. Nevada recipients included organizations in Las Vegas and Imlay.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rosenblum Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 198% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2020) to $375K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Capital Campaign | $300,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Support cancer research in the Gill laboratory by contributing to the USC Urology Chairman fund | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevad Las Vegas, NV | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Springs Preserve Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Giving to Kids Las Vegas, NV | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevad Las Vegas, NV | General & Unrestricted - See General Explanation | $3,798 |
| Friendship Circle Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Inc Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Event | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that its 2024 distributions from sources other than current income totaled $374,511. It stated that this amount was at least 25% of its net assets, measured at fair market value, at the beginning of that taxable year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $459,836 | $334,723 | $385,838 | $374,511 | 15 | $383,017 | $105,477 | $29,828 |
| 2023 | $510,951 | $26,562 | $151,594 | $141,590 | 17 | $150,479 | $12,830 | $34,978 |
| 2022 | $635,983 | $29,457 | $158,323 | $148,566 | 13 | $157,070 | $45,629 | $41,501 |
| 2021 | $764,849 | $4,461 | $137,996 | $125,563 | 15 | $134,562 | $5,318 | $50,692 |
| 2020 | $898,384 | $38,077 | $129,945 | $121,250 | 16 | — | $250,588 | $44,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosenblum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 went to organizations whose missions include children’s education and development, cancer research and treatment, community services, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and support for Jewish organizations.
For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, with treatment not denied based on a family’s ability to pay. Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada says its mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary describes work rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife, caring for animals that cannot be released, and providing educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $374,511. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant was $300,000 to Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada for a capital campaign. Other notable grants included $20,000 to the University of Southern California to support cancer research in the Gill laboratory through the USC Urology Chairman fund; $15,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a charitable event; and $12,000 to the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada for general and unrestricted support.
Additional 2024 grants included $7,500 to Springs Preserve Foundation, $4,500 to Giving to Kids, $2,500 to Friendship Circle Las Vegas, and $2,500 to Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Russell Rosenblum was listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Rosenblum Family Foundation is led by Russell Rosenblum, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Russell Rosenblum
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Rosenblum Family Foundation
How much does Rosenblum Family Foundation give each year?
Rosenblum Family Foundation gave $375K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 17 grants.
What is Rosenblum Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rosenblum Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $24,967, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosenblum Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Rosenblum Family Foundation give grants?
Rosenblum Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (9 grants) and Imlay, NV (2 grants).
Does Rosenblum Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of Rosenblum Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (6 grants).
Who are Rosenblum Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rosenblum Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada ($300,000), University of Southern California ($20,000) and Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevad ($15,798 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosenblum Family Foundation?
Rosenblum Family Foundation reported $460K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $383K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosenblum Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include children’s education and development, cancer research and treatment, community services, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and support for Jewish organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosenblum Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Rosenblum Family Foundation's EIN?
Rosenblum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4600359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rosenblum 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 September 2026.
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