Rosser Charitable Trust
The Rosser Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It made 17 grants totaling $1,042,000 in 2024, supporting organizations in areas including higher education, Christian faith and ministry, healthcare, and charitable aid.
Rosser Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Rosser Charitable Trust gave $1.0M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), top state North Carolina. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,042,000
- +1057.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,294
- +308.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $212,863
- +635.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (11 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (33% 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 Rosser Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1424 Nighthawk Pointe, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (646) 573-5541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosser Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wake Forest University ($250K). Together the top 10 received $912K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 39 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is based in Florida. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to North Carolina (33%), Illinois (14%), Florida (14%), Ohio (12%), and Oregon (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rosser Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 17 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $85K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 810% 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 $90K (2023) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Support student aid, faculty development, emerging programs for students and library and technology resources | $250,000 |
| Alpha USA Carol Stream, IL | Equipping churches, ministers, and individuals to help others discover a relationship with jesus | $150,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | To develop a network of like-minded charities and foundations in countries all over the world | $150,000 |
| Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | To proclaim the good news, unite the church and impact cities worldwide | $100,000 |
| New Life Church Lakewood, OH | To equip people in the word of god so that they can live like jesus and share his love | $100,000 |
| Central Church Green Bay, WI | To introduce people to jesus and help them follow him | $50,000 |
| Medsend Fort Mill, SC | To provide us healthcare professionals to overcome financial barriers tied to their education, allowing them to work in undeserved areas | $32,000 |
| New Canaan Society New York, NY | To gather together a group of men to encourage each other in friendship and faith and to support each other to be better husbands, fathers and men in the marketplace and in communities | $30,000 |
| CIA Officers Memorial Foundation Herndon, VA | Support families of cia officers who have died while on active duty. | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support for the caring for orphan, abandoned, foundling, and surrendered children. | $25,000 |
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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 | $212,863 | $1,202,505 | $1,048,600 | $1,042,000 | 17 | $1,045,300 | — | $1,346 |
| 2023 | $28,946 | $101,242 | $96,300 | $90,000 | 6 | $93,150 | — | $1,139 |
| 2022 | $23,998 | $427 | $6,000 | — | — | $3,000 | — | $1,425 |
| 2021 | $29,565 | $117,346 | $122,605 | $114,500 | 8 | $117,250 | $14,491 | $2,104 |
| 2020 | $35,095 | $107,603 | $200,755 | $195,000 | 8 | — | $44,486 | $3,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosser Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes higher education, Christian faith outreach, church ministry, healthcare, support for families of CIA officers who died on active duty, and assistance to children in need.
Among the grantees, Wake Forest University describes its mission as pursuing excellence in liberal arts and graduate and professional education. Alpha USA describes its work as providing curriculum and training to help people explore the Christian faith through debate and discussion. The Luis Palau Association says it proclaims the Good News, unites the church, and impacts cities worldwide. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people facing hardship around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust awarded 17 grants totaling $1,042,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest awards included $250,000 to Wake Forest University for student aid, faculty development, emerging student programs, and library and technology resources; $150,000 to Alpha USA for equipping churches, ministers, and individuals to help others discover a relationship with Jesus; and $150,000 to International Generosity Foundation to develop a network of like-minded charities and foundations in countries around the world. Other notable grants were $100,000 each to the Luis Palau Association and New Life Church, and $50,000 to Central Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold O Rosser II, Rita Elaine Rosser, and Luke Joseph Rosser as trustees.
Rosser Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harold O. Rosser II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Luke Joseph Rosser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rita Elaine Rosser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Rosser Charitable Trust
How much does Rosser Charitable Trust give each year?
Rosser Charitable Trust gave $1.0M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 6 grants.
What is Rosser Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Rosser Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $61,294, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosser Charitable Trust that year got $85K on average.
Where does Rosser Charitable Trust give grants?
Rosser Charitable Trust's top state is North Carolina, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (3 grants).
Does Rosser Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Rosser Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rosser Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Rosser Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Wake Forest University ($250,000), Alpha USA ($150,000) and International Generosity Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosser Charitable Trust?
Rosser Charitable Trust reported $213K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosser Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes higher education, Christian faith outreach, church ministry, healthcare, support for families of CIA officers who died on active duty, and assistance to children in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosser Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rosser Charitable Trust's EIN?
Rosser Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6717205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rosser Charitable Trust 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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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). Rosser Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rosser-charitable-trust-morg_73b94ea3185d4958b3d85a548ff5e591
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