Rossi Family Foundation
The Rossi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pacific Grove, California. Founded in 1989 by L. Jay and Marjorie Rossi, it supports community needs in the areas of arts and culture, education, health care, social services, and environmental conservation.
Rossi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rossi Family Foundation gave $152K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,150
- +29.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +111.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,008
- -38.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,698,371
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (11 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rossi Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its funds are committed through the personal involvement of board members. Organizations invited to apply should work with the inviting foundation member and follow the foundation’s grant process. A final report is required for all grants except matching grants; reports are due within one year of receiving the grant and must be submitted to the foundation contact. Organizations that have not reported on previous grants will not be considered for future grants. In general, only one application per organization will be considered each year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1317 Shafter Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Website: https://rossifamily.foundation
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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Michigan, 3% to North Carolina, 2% to Arkansas, and less than 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rossi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 19 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2022) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation Saline, MI | To fund promising pediatric brain cancer research | $15,000 |
| Community Action Marin Pacific Grove, CA | To increase free tax prep for low income people | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Research Coalition Pacific Grove, CA | Arthritis research and education | $12,400 |
| City Hope San Francisco San Francisco, CA | To provide sanctuary through our Community Center | $11,000 |
| Children of Strength San Mateo, CA | To provide food for the feeding program | $10,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | To inspire conservation of the ocean | $10,000 |
| Gathering for Women Monterey, CA | to provide emergency shelter for single women | $8,000 |
| Treepeople Beverly Hills, CA | To provide outdoor environmental science learning | $8,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CA | Annual Support | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,698,371 | $46,611 | $153,801 | $152,150 | 19 | $152,150 | $46,611 | $127,617 |
| 2024 | $2,520,288 | $51,020 | $118,850 | $117,400 | 9 | $117,400 | $51,020 | $107,256 |
| 2023 | $2,222,865 | $361,667 | $170,040 | $117,000 | 18 | $117,000 | $361,667 | $103,468 |
| 2022 | $2,126,832 | $127,950 | $113,120 | $87,700 | 13 | $87,700 | $127,950 | $120,289 |
| 2021 | $1,890,177 | $162,101 | $159,766 | $91,230 | 22 | — | $146,226 | $112,338 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rossi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its assets are dedicated to community needs in arts and culture, education, health care, social services, and environmental conservation.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations working in these areas. For example, the Arthritis Research Coalition says its mission is to improve the quality of life of people living with arthritis through research and education. TreePeople describes its work as promoting climate-resilient and water-secure communities, while Community Action Marin says it provides vital services to help people in Marin achieve well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $152,150. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $7,500. Notable awards included $25,000 to an individual recipient State University to endow a fellowship; $15,000 to CHADTOUGH DEFEAT DIPG FOUNDATION for pediatric brain cancer research; $15,000 to Community Action Marin to increase free tax preparation for low-income people; and $12,400 to Arthritis Research Coalition for research and education. Other grants included support for a community center, a food program, ocean conservation, emergency shelter, environmental science learning, and free Shakespeare performances.
The foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $117,400 in 2024 and 18 grants totaling $117,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janeen Tuitupou as president, Safford J Rossi as vice president, Craig Hall Rossi as treasurer, and Silas Valentino as secretary. Board members listed are Merilee Rossi, Taylor Valentino, Keeley Valentino, and Lizabeth Schuetz.
Rossi Family Foundation is led by Janeen Rossi Tuitupou, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janeen Rossi Tuitupou
President
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$41K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Craig Hall Rossi
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizabeth Rossi Schuetz
Board Member
Director → Board Member at Large, 2022
Board Member at Large → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merilee Rossi
Board Member
President & CEO → Board Member at Large, 2022
Board Member at Large → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Safford J. Rossi
Vice President
Director → Board Member at Large, 2022
Board Member at Large → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Valentino
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keeley Valentino
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Silas Valentino
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keeley Hogan (2021–2024) — Board Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $41K, to Janeen Rossi Tuitupou (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Rossi Family Foundation
How much does Rossi Family Foundation give each year?
Rossi Family Foundation gave $152K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 9 grants.
What is Rossi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rossi Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,008, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rossi Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Rossi Family Foundation give grants?
Rossi Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Pacific Grove, CA (2 grants), Monterey, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Rossi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Rossi Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rossi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rossi Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation ($15,000), Community Action Marin ($15,000) and Arthritis Research Coalition ($12,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rossi Family Foundation?
Rossi Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rossi Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its assets are dedicated to community needs in arts and culture, education, health care, social services, and environmental conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rossi Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 94-3106122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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