Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 22-2620085

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)

Key facts about Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation

In short: Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation gave $613K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $306K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
22-2620085
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$612,669
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$306,335
Median grant
$306,335
Total assets
$3,190,894
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

-22.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$613K

+14.5% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$306K

-42.8% YoY

How Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 330% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

PhiladelphiaNew York

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2021) to $613K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $613K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Thomas Jefferson University: $588KThomas Jefferson University$588KHospital for Special Surgery: $25KHospital for Special Surgery$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was Thomas Jefferson University ($588K). Together the top 2 received $613K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K2$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PAProgram Support$587,593
Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NYResearch$25,076

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,190,894$4,109,558$3,979,412
Revenue$364,606$861,521$841,170
Expenses$1,290,262$737,226$81,506
Net Investment Income$152,762$123,724$27,565

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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