Rothman Family Foundation
Rothman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $322K.
Rothman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rothman Family Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -48.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- -48.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,020,815
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rothman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alexander Graham Bell Assn ($15K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 35 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rothman Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $423K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Graham Bell Assn Washington, DC | For Programs for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing | $15,000 |
| Trap Door Theatre Chicago, IL | For Programs Related to Theatre and the Arts | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,020,815 | $496,823 | $242,198 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $322,257 | $239,813 |
| 2023 | $3,766,190 | $285,477 | $141,841 | $48,595 | 2 | $48,595 | $249,775 | $228,868 |
| 2022 | $3,622,452 | $419,904 | $221,904 | $148,334 | 4 | $148,334 | $317,404 | $218,277 |
| 2020 | $3,260,282 | $330,675 | $486,228 | $423,000 | 27 | — | $151,075 | $218,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rothman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $240K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rothman Family Foundation is led by Florence C. Rothman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Florence C. Rothman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory C. Rothman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hermine C. Rothman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael C. Rothman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia C. Rothman
Vice President & Secretary
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 Rothman Family Foundation
How much does Rothman Family Foundation give each year?
Rothman Family Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 2 grants.
How large is Rothman Family Foundation?
Rothman Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Rothman Family Foundation operate?
Rothman Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Utah.
What is Rothman Family Foundation's EIN?
Rothman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3490566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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