Rosow Family Foundation
Rosow Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $12K.
Rosow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rosow Family Foundation gave $58K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,150
- +73.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,307
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $244,570
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rosow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oxbridge Academy ($50K). Together the top 7 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rosow Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 528% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 505% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxbridge Academy West Palm Beach, FL | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | General Donation | $4,100 |
| Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust Southport, CT | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Benilde St Margarets St Louis Park, MN | General Donation | $1,000 |
| St Edmunds Guild New Fairfield, CT | General Donation | $950 |
| St Edwards New Fairfield, CT | General Donation | $600 |
| Pequot Yacht Foundation Southport, CT | General Donation | $500 |
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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 | $244,570 | $59,642 | $65,036 | $58,150 | 7 | $64,150 | $11,953 | $12,698 |
| 2023 | $246,765 | $10,938 | $34,736 | $33,525 | 5 | $33,525 | $9,227 | $13,439 |
| 2022 | $304,160 | $12,134 | $23,002 | $19,370 | 6 | $19,370 | $8,002 | $14,599 |
| 2021 | $327,165 | $1,267 | $15,560 | $9,260 | 2 | $9,260 | — | $17,643 |
| 2020 | $387,731 | $4,438 | $22,504 | $22,020 | 7 | — | $25,131 | $2,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosow Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rosow Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher D. Rosow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Rosow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean A. Rosow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Rosow Family Foundation
How much does Rosow Family Foundation give each year?
Rosow Family Foundation gave $58K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 5 grants.
What is Rosow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rosow Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,307, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rosow Family Foundation give grants?
Rosow Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Fairfield, CT (2 grants) and Southport, CT (2 grants).
Does Rosow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rosow Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rosow Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rosow Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oxbridge Academy ($50,000), Diocese of Palm Beach ($4,100) and Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosow Family Foundation?
Rosow Family Foundation reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Rosow Family Foundation?
Rosow Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Palm Beach, FL. It holds $245K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Rosow Family Foundation's EIN?
Rosow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3004887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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