Rossi Family Foundation
Rossi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, its grants went to organizations in Illinois and four other states.
Rossi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rossi Family Foundation gave $205K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,200
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,680
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $114,093
- +71.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rossi 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: 333 W Wacker Drive 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 332-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rossi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Carmel High School ($75K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 44 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining shares went to California (7%), New York (3%), Virginia (1%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rossi Family Foundation gives
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $299K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel High School Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $75,000 |
| St Isaacs Jogues Catholic Church Hinsdale, IL | General Purposes | $75,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence San Francisco, CA | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| St Francis De Sales High School Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Assistance League Chicagoland West (Alcw) Hinsdale, IL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Over the Rainbow Association Evanston, IL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA Alexandria, VA | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Amateur Hockey Association Illinois Foundation (Ahai) Warrenville, IL | General Purposes | $1,200 |
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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 | $114,093 | $252,933 | $205,200 | $205,200 | 15 | $205,200 | $2,933 | $5,709 |
| 2023 | $66,360 | $200,009 | $298,650 | $298,650 | 27 | $298,650 | $9 | $4,179 |
| 2022 | $165,001 | $200,001 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,000 | $1 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rossi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Over the Rainbow Association says it works to create barrier-free housing for low-income adults with physical disabilities and provide vocational training. Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of people affected by those diseases.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $205,200. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants were $75,000 each to Mount Carmel High School in Chicago and St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale, both for general purposes. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence and St. Francis de Sales High School, and $5,000 each to Assistance League Chicagoland West, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and Over the Rainbow Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony R. Rossi Sr. and Marie A. Rossi as trustees.
Rossi Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony R. Rossi Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie A. Rossi
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Rossi Family Foundation
How much does Rossi Family Foundation give each year?
Rossi Family Foundation gave $205K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $299K across 27 grants.
What is Rossi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rossi Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $13,680, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rossi Family Foundation give grants?
Rossi Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants), Hinsdale, IL (2 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Rossi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rossi Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rossi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rossi Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mount Carmel High School ($75,000), St Isaacs Jogues Catholic Church ($75,000) and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rossi Family Foundation?
Rossi Family Foundation reported $114K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rossi Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Over the Rainbow Association says it works to create barrier-free housing for low-income adults with physical disabilities and provide vocational training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rossi 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 Rossi Family Foundation's EIN?
Rossi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1093487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Rossi 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rossi Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rossi-family-foundation-morg_3c11c21f219345309f96218bcc8028f8
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