Rostair Foundation
Rostair Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Pete Beach, Florida, according to its filing. Founded in 2015 by the Herman family, it supports charitable organizations through grants and works to connect organizations, community resources, families, and individuals.
Rostair Foundation at a glance
In short: Rostair Foundation gave $78K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,580
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,310
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,838
- Total assets
- $2,055,346
- -7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (53% 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 Rostair Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says interested organizations may send a short email describing the organization and linking to its website; a foundation member will respond if interested in learning more. Applications are invitation only.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Gulf Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Phone: (215) 972-7828
Website: https://www.rostairfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rostair Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Polywogs Charities Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its mission is to encourage connections in the Delaware Valley Region. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania (53% of grant dollars), Florida (21%), Missouri (10%), New York (9%), and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rostair Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 $60K (2021) to $95K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polywogs Charities Inc Clearwater, FL | Various Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Healthy Newsworks Drexel Hill, PA | Various Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Tiny WPA Philadelphia, PA | Various Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Bridging the Gap Kansas City, MO | Various Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol, PA | Various Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Agahozo Shalom Youth Village New York, NY | Various Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Snipes Farms Morrisville, PA | Various Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Upstream Alliance Annapolis, MD | Various Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Impact 100 Philadelphia Wynnewood, PA | Various Charitable Purposes | $3,175 |
| Pickering Manor Newtown, PA | Various Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,055,346 | $-15,484 | $138,551 | $77,580 | 18 | $122,322 | $57,137 | $109,861 |
| 2023 | $2,213,711 | $54,814 | $173,519 | $88,133 | 21 | $125,871 | $47,290 | $106,834 |
| 2022 | $2,319,138 | $100,198 | $169,124 | $94,815 | 24 | $131,657 | $62,731 | $114,805 |
| 2021 | $2,394,501 | $146,846 | $121,619 | $60,357 | 19 | $97,520 | $116,960 | $116,309 |
| 2020 | $2,360,415 | $466,576 | $118,408 | $71,446 | 31 | — | $84,442 | $96,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rostair Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to foster connectedness in the Delaware Valley Region. It offers grants for general operating expenses or project funding, with no stated preference between the two.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of activities. For example, Tiny WPA says it supports a multigenerational community of civic change agents who design and build projects in Philadelphia. Healthy NewsWorks says it empowers elementary and middle school students through health-related publications and digital media. Upstream Alliance says it provides outdoor environmental education, while the African American Museum of Bucks County says it promotes African American history and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $77,580. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,838. The foundation’s website says most grants are $5,000–$10,000 for a one-year period.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $15,000 to Polywogs Charities, $10,000 each to Healthy NewsWorks and Tiny WPA, $8,000 to Bridging the Gap, and $5,000 each to Agahozo Shalom Youth Village, Snipes Farms, and Upstream Alliance. Polywogs Charities says it raises funds for grants to local charitable organizations serving children; Bridging the Gap says it works to advance sustainability in the greater Kansas City region.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robyn Herman as president; Todd E. Herman and Alex Herman as vice presidents; and Susan Herman as secretary.
Rostair Foundation is led by Robyn Herman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robyn Herman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Herman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Herman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd E. Herman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Rostair Foundation
How much does Rostair Foundation give each year?
Rostair Foundation gave $78K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 21 grants.
What is Rostair Foundation's typical grant size?
Rostair Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,838, and its average grant was $4,310, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rostair Foundation that year got $250 on average.
Where does Rostair Foundation give grants?
Rostair Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and Missouri (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Langhorne, PA (2 grants).
Who are Rostair Foundation's largest grantees?
Rostair Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Polywogs Charities Inc ($15,000), Healthy Newsworks ($10,000) and Tiny WPA ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rostair Foundation?
Rostair Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rostair Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to foster connectedness in the Delaware Valley Region. It offers grants for general operating expenses or project funding, with no stated preference between the two. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rostair 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 Rostair Foundation's EIN?
Rostair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0870682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rostair 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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