Rothschild Family Foundation
The Rothschild Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It made 15 grants totaling $1,158,340 in filing year 2024; its filing states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Rothschild Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rothschild Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Illinois. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,158,340
- +785.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,223
- +254.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,857
- Total assets
- $42,289
- -92.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (78% 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 Rothschild Family 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: 10461 Revuelta Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rothschild Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Chicago Community Foundation ($900K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 41 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (78%), followed by California (17%), New York (3%), and Massachusetts (2%). Texas is listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rothschild Family Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $107K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $131K (2023) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $539,671 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $360,000 |
| Huntington Library San Marino, CA | Charitable | $105,373 |
| Holocaust Museum of LA Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $36,273 |
| American Academy of Art and Science Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $25,375 |
| Campbell Hall School Studio City, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Vassar Collegedigital Yale Johnson Project Fund Poughkeepsie, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $22,857 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute New York, NY | Charitable | $5,291 |
| American Friends of Dr Johnson's House Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $42,289 | $626,064 | $1,174,536 | $1,158,340 | 15 | $1,170,239 | $162,148 | $19,205 |
| 2023 | $566,782 | $170,946 | $140,604 | $130,825 | 6 | $138,884 | $91,880 | $28,982 |
| 2022 | $578,850 | $120,063 | $214,338 | $207,441 | 5 | $209,729 | $78,454 | $35,745 |
| 2020 | $752,646 | $371,355 | $139,330 | $133,525 | 15 | — | $238,653 | $34,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rothschild Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants are described as charitable and went to organizations including foundations, cultural institutions, schools, and other charities. One recipient, the Alliance for Children’s Rights, received $1,000 in 2024. The Alliance describes its own mission as helping children and young adults through adoption and legal guardianship, and access to healthcare, education, and other critical supports.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $1,158,340. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $539,671, with a median of $22,857.
Among the largest grants were $539,671 and $360,000 to The Chicago Community Foundation; $105,373 to the Huntington Library; $36,273 to the Holocaust Museum of LA; $25,375 to the American Academy of Art and Science; and $25,000 each to Campbell Hall School and the Vassar College Digital Yale Johnson Project Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Loren Rothschild as President/C.E.O.; Frances Rothschild as Sec./Treas./C.F.O.; and Erica Rothschild and Amy Rothschild as Vice Presidents.
Rothschild Family Foundation is led by Loren Rothschild, President & C.e.o. on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Loren Rothschild
President & C.e.o.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Rothschild
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erica Rothschild
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frances Rothschild
Secretary, Treasurer & C.f.o.
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 Rothschild Family Foundation
How much does Rothschild Family Foundation give each year?
Rothschild Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 6 grants.
What is Rothschild Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rothschild Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,857, and its average grant was $77,223, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rothschild Family Foundation that year got $107K on average.
Where does Rothschild Family Foundation give grants?
Rothschild Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Rothschild Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Rothschild Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Rothschild Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rothschild Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Chicago Community Foundation ($899,671 across 2 grants), Huntington Library ($105,373) and Holocaust Museum of LA ($36,273), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rothschild Family Foundation?
Rothschild Family Foundation reported $42K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rothschild Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants are described as charitable and went to organizations including foundations, cultural institutions, schools, and other charities. One recipient, the Alliance for Children’s Rights, received $1,000 in 2024. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rothschild Family 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 Rothschild Family Foundation's EIN?
Rothschild Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4739446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rothschild Family 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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