Rosenthal Family Foundation
The Rosenthal Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include arts and culture, reentry support, housing, and community services.
Rosenthal Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rosenthal Family Foundation gave $3.0M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in California. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,999,598
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,538
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,106,513
- -12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (81% 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 Rosenthal 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: 2049 Century Park East 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 446-2707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosenthal Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Recidivism Coalition ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
400 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 400 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 15% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining reported shares went to New York (2%), Washington, D.C. (1%), and Georgia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rosenthal Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 55 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 317% of 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 $3.0M (2024) to $6.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Versa-Style Dance Company Sun Valley, CA | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $275,000 |
| Alexandria House Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Upper Darby Arts and Education Drexel Hill, PA | General Operating Support | $185,000 |
| Arden Theater Company Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $165,000 |
| Alliance for Justice Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | Yola General Fund | $100,000 |
| Temple Israel Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Film Independent Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,106,513 | $900,848 | $3,372,732 | $2,999,598 | 55 | $2,999,598 | $827,257 | $945,721 |
| 2023 | $20,599,993 | $33,887,785 | $4,336,215 | $3,881,852 | 50 | $4,121,852 | $10,758,192 | $543,401 |
| 2022 | $1,315,396 | $2,387,690 | $7,336,183 | $6,261,590 | 80 | $6,557,751 | $1,119,433 | $120,486 |
| 2021 | $6,501,558 | $3,083,939 | $7,908,347 | $5,805,771 | 102 | $6,173,621 | $2,021,423 | $507,953 |
| 2020 | $10,932,348 | $2,933,514 | $5,945,064 | $5,676,110 | 113 | — | $422,487 | $565,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosenthal Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $946K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, social services, and organizations addressing incarceration and reentry.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Versa-Style Dance Company says it educates the public about Hip Hop and dance through classes, workshops, and exhibitions. The Anti-Recidivism Coalition says it works to end mass incarceration in California and supports formerly and currently incarcerated people through reentry services, a support network, and policy advocacy. Alexandria House describes its work as providing safe, supportive housing for women and children experiencing homelessness and trauma. Other 2024 grantees include Film Independent, which says it champions creative independence in visual storytelling and fosters inclusion, and Food Forward, which says it rescues surplus produce to address hunger and food waste.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $2,999,598. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $300,000 each to the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and Versa-Style Dance Company; $275,000 to Entertainment Community Fund; $250,000 to Alexandria House; $185,000 to Upper Darby Arts and Education; and $165,000 to Arden Theater Company. The filing lists general operating support as the purpose for these grants. Other notable awards included $100,000 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic for its YOLA General Fund and $100,000 each to Temple Israel Hollywood and Film Independent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip Rosenthal as director and president, Monica Rosenthal as director, Christine Porter as treasurer, Ben Rosenthal as vice president, and Jeremy Shartar as secretary.
Rosenthal Family Foundation is led by Philip Rosenthal, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip Rosenthal
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Rosenthal
Director
CFO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Porter
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Rosenthal
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Shartar
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patti Felker (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Rosenthal Family Foundation
How much does Rosenthal Family Foundation give each year?
Rosenthal Family Foundation gave $3.0M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.9M across 50 grants.
What is Rosenthal Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rosenthal Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $54,538, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosenthal Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Rosenthal Family Foundation give grants?
Rosenthal Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (31 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Rosenthal Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of Rosenthal Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rosenthal Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rosenthal Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anti-Recidivism Coalition ($300,000), Versa-Style Dance Company ($300,000) and Entertainment Community Fund ($275,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosenthal Family Foundation?
Rosenthal Family Foundation reported $18.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $946K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosenthal Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, social services, and organizations addressing incarceration and reentry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosenthal 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 Rosenthal Family Foundation's EIN?
Rosenthal Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2982710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rosenthal 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rosenthal Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rosenthal-family-foundation-morg_7ba7e8003ffe4a5ea94506caa7770b7f
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