Rotonda Foundation
Rotonda Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1993 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation is supported by Roxanne H. Frank and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$555K
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
47
-6.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+13.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community and School Gardens
- Arts and Creative Writing
- Historic Buildings
Grantmaking
The foundation made $554,500 in total grants in 2024, with typical award amounts ranging from $250 to $100,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,222,909
- Total Revenues: $605,250
- Total Expenses: $719,297
- Investment Income and Dividends: $374,300
- Total Grants Made: $554,500
Financial Trend: Investment income increased 11.3% from 2023 ($336,300) to 2024 ($374,300).
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hudson Valley Writing Project Via Research Foundation for Sunny (fs) ($100,000), Madison Square Park Conservancy (mspc) ($50,000), Astraea Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION GREATER MISSOURI CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION - GREATER ST LOUIS CHAPTER STATEN ISLAND, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $1,000 |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $2,500 |
| ASTRAEA FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $25,000 |
| BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL THE FOUNDATION FOR - BJC HOSPICEEVELYN'S HOUSE SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $15,000 |
| BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL THE FOUNDATION FOR - BJC HOSPICEEVELYN'S HOUSE SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $5,000 |
| BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $5,000 |
| CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY OF GREATER ST LOUIS SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $10,000 |
| CAREERS THROUGH CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM INC (C-CAP) NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL H MEYER | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN K MACDONALD | TREASURER/SECRETARY (AS OF 8/24) | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL C MCQUINN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NANCY MEYER | DIR/PRES(AS OF 8/24)/VP(THROUGH 8/24) | 1 | — |
| ROXANNE H FRANK | PRES/SEC/DIR (THROUGH 5/24) | 1 | — |
| THOMAS W MEYER | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rotonda Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community and School Gardens • Arts and Creative Writing • Historic Buildings
How do I apply for a grant from Rotonda Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation made $554,500 in total grants in 2024, with typical award amounts ranging from $250 to $100,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice: $25,000 (General Operating Support/Annual Gift) • Doctors Without Borders USA: $25,000 (General Operating Support/Annual Gift) • Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation (PIH): $25,000 (General Operating Support/Annual Gift) The foundation made 28 grants totaling $554,500 in 2024.
Where does Rotonda Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, New York, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Rotonda Foundation award?
In 2024, Rotonda Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $555K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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