Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation engages in and supports basic scientific clinical research in diseases of the skeletal system and related activities. The foundation also directly engages in and supports other organizations which engage in research and education related to (continued in schedule o)
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation at a glance
In short: Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation gave $613K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $306K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $612,669
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $306,335
- -42.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $306,335
- Total assets
- $3,190,894
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thomas Jefferson University ($588K). Together the top 2 received $613K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
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 Institute Orthopaedic Foundation gives
- Giving grew 330% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $142K (2021) to $613K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $613K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Program Support | $587,593 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Research | $25,076 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,190,894 | $364,606 | $1,290,262 | $612,669 | 2 | $152,762 |
| 2023 | $4,109,558 | $861,521 | $737,226 | $535,166 | 1 | $123,724 |
| 2022 | $3,979,412 | $841,170 | $81,506 | — | — | $27,565 |
| 2021 | $3,448,732 | $560,988 | $272,727 | $142,422 | 1 | $35,551 |
| 2020 | $2,940,853 | $427,234 | $706,593 | $280,000 | 1 | $31,318 |
About Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $613K. Net investment income was $153K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation is led by Alexander Vaccaro, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Vaccaro
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bill Rosoff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Burch
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig Lord
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dean Adler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra Gruenstein Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ray Pennacchia
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Barnhardt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ed Tufaro
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sean Porrini (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chelsey Conway (2021) — Director
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 Institute Orthopaedic Foundation
How much does Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation give each year?
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation gave $613K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $535K across 1 grant.
How large is Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation?
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $365K.
Where does Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation operate?
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation's EIN?
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2620085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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