Rotonda Foundation
Rotonda Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, it made 47 grants totaling $554,500 to charitable organizations, with recipients including organizations in Missouri and New York and others in Massachusetts, California, and Washington, DC.
Rotonda Foundation at a glance
In short: Rotonda Foundation gave $555K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $554,500
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,798
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,222,909
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (12 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 Rotonda Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 W Wacker Drive 2150, Chicago, IL 60606-1224
Phone: (312) 621-0590
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rotonda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hudson Valley Writing Project via Research Foundation for Sunny (FS) ($100K). Together the top 10 received $333K.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 255 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (52%), Missouri (40%), Massachusetts (5%), California (2%), and Washington, DC (2%). Percentages are reported as provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rotonda Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 45 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $521K (2022) to $555K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $555K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Writing Project via Research Foundation for Sunny (FS) Albany, NY | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $100,000 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC) New York, NY | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $50,000 |
| Astraea Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $25,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $25,000 |
| Washington University - Project Arkthe Spot Saint Louis, MO | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region Saint Louis, MO | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $20,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio - 907 KWMU Saint Louis, MO | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $20,000 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital the Foundation for - BJC Hospiceevelyn's House Saint Louis, MO | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $15,000 |
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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 | $12,222,909 | $605,250 | $719,297 | $554,500 | 47 | $554,670 | $454,585 | $614,065 |
| 2023 | $12,323,602 | $-2,597,218 | $731,067 | $522,110 | 50 | $530,758 | $546,754 | $587,262 |
| 2022 | $15,652,366 | $715,435 | $754,299 | $521,250 | 50 | $528,814 | $530,525 | $606,387 |
| 2021 | $15,674,367 | $1,327,011 | $775,212 | $539,100 | 56 | $544,761 | $1,077,199 | $674,766 |
| 2020 | $15,150,183 | $727,855 | $873,404 | $535,750 | 52 | — | $501,701 | $612,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rotonda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $614K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Jewish Federation of St. Louis describes its mission as mobilizing Jewish community resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, Israel, and around the world. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra says it seeks to enrich lives through music, including concerts, community programs, and educational resources. Pedal the Cause says it funds cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address human rights and democratic values, public art, hunger and poverty, anti-bigotry, and educational and personal development for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $554,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $100,000 to Hudson Valley Writing Project via Research Foundation for SUNY and $50,000 to Madison Square Park Conservancy. Other notable grants were $25,000 each to Astraea Foundation, Doctors Without Borders USA, Partners in Health, and Washington University – Project Ark the Spot.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel H. Meyer as vice president/director; Lauren K. MacDonald as treasurer/secretary as of August 2024; Michael C. McQuinn as vice president; Nancy Meyer as director/president as of August 2024 and vice president through August 2024; Roxanne H. Frank as president/secretary/director through May 2024; and Thomas W. Meyer as vice president/director.
Rotonda Foundation is led by Nancy Meyer, Director, President & Vice President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Meyer
Director, President & Vice President
Vice President & Director → Director, President & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne H. Frank
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel H. Meyer
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Meyer
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren K. Macdonald
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. McQuinn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Rotonda Foundation
How much does Rotonda Foundation give each year?
Rotonda Foundation gave $555K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $522K across 50 grants.
What is Rotonda Foundation's typical grant size?
Rotonda Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,798, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rotonda Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Rotonda Foundation give grants?
Rotonda Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (25 grants), New York, NY (12 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Rotonda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rotonda Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rotonda Foundation's largest grantees?
Rotonda Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hudson Valley Writing Project via Research Foundation for Sunny (FS) ($100,000), Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC) ($50,000) and Washington University - Project Arkthe Spot ($28,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rotonda Foundation?
Rotonda Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $555K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $614K (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.
What does Rotonda Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Jewish Federation of St. Louis describes its mission as mobilizing Jewish community resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, Israel, and around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rotonda Foundation?
The foundation 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 Rotonda Foundation's EIN?
Rotonda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3866527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rotonda 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rotonda Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rotonda-foundation-morg_f5cc1a7f88464e6da339ef23ed33eaf5
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