Rostrust Foundation
Rostrust Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2026 filing lists grants for religious causes to organizations in New Jersey and New York.
Rostrust Foundation at a glance
In short: Rostrust Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $377K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,885,000
- +129.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $377,000
- +174.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,030,038
- -53.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rostrust 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: 1759 49Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (514) 270-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rostrust Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Donors Fund ($1.6M). Together the top 5 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 29 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 5% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rostrust Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $755K (2020) to $1.9M (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | To Further Religious Causes | $1,580,000 |
| Congregation Sanz of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | To Further Religious Causes | $220,000 |
| Congregation Nachlas Moshe Inc New Square, NY | To Further Religious Causes | $75,000 |
| Kollel Zichron Menachem Monsey, NY | To Further Religious Causes | $7,000 |
| Ahavas Chaverim Gemilas Chesed Inc Monsey, NY | To Further Religious Causes | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,030,038 | $727,610 | $1,889,614 | $1,885,000 | 5 | $1,885,000 | $75,885 | $96,145 |
| 2025 | $2,192,392 | $2,288,266 | $829,282 | $823,250 | 6 | $823,250 | $69,386 | $61,166 |
| 2024 | $733,118 | $737,671 | $1,082,296 | $1,070,000 | 2 | $1,070,000 | $56,974 | $48,954 |
| 2023 | $1,073,883 | $139,352 | $362 | — | — | — | $46,852 | $17,475 |
| 2022 | $934,893 | $336,790 | $1,038,671 | $1,030,800 | 16 | $1,030,800 | $18,750 | $48,306 |
| 2021 | $1,636,774 | $403,447 | $907,300 | $907,150 | 12 | — | $22,597 | $70,306 |
| 2020 | $2,140,627 | $438,341 | $765,925 | $754,773 | 16 | — | $76,386 | $34,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rostrust Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The listed 2026 grants all state their purpose as furthering religious causes. The grantees include congregations and other organizations; the filing does not describe a separate mission for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported five grants totaling $1,885,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $1,580,000, with a median of $75,000. The largest grants were $1,580,000 to THE DONORS FUND in Lakewood, New Jersey, and $220,000 to CONGREGATION SANZ OF LAKEWOOD in Lakewood, New Jersey. Other listed grants were $75,000 to CONGREGATION NACHLAS MOSHE INC in New Square, New York; $7,000 to KOLLEL ZICHRON MENACHEM in Monsey, New York; and $3,000 to AHAVAS CHAVERIM GEMILAS CHESED INC in Monsey, New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists MICHAEL ROSENBERG as trustee and CHANIE ROSENBERG as CFO.
Rostrust Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chanie Rosenberg
CFO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Rostrust Foundation
How much does Rostrust Foundation give each year?
Rostrust Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $823K across 6 grants.
What is Rostrust Foundation's typical grant size?
Rostrust Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $75,000, and its average grant was $377,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rostrust Foundation give grants?
Rostrust Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (2 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Rostrust Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Rostrust Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Religious Causes" (5 grants).
Who are Rostrust Foundation's largest grantees?
Rostrust Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The Donors Fund ($1,580,000), Congregation Sanz of Lakewood ($220,000) and Congregation Nachlas Moshe Inc ($75,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rostrust Foundation?
Rostrust Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rostrust Foundation fund?
The listed 2026 grants all state their purpose as furthering religious causes. The grantees include congregations and other organizations; the filing does not describe a separate mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rostrust 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 Rostrust Foundation's EIN?
Rostrust Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7111711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Rostrust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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