Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports $95,000 in grants to 14 organizations; the foundation states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 at a glance
In short: Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 gave $95K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,000
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,786
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,098,895
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006
- 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: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Public Radio (Wnyc) ($21K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2022) to $116K (2019). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Public Radio (Wnyc) New York, NY | General | $21,000 |
| Cornell University Medical New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Jewish Board of Family & Children Services IN New York, NY | General | $17,000 |
| Rockefeller University New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Inst New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Hearing & Communication New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| New York Public Library Astor New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Fdn New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Workmen's Circle Arbiter Ring New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,098,895 | $149,270 | $124,933 | $95,000 | 14 | $106,499 | $131,615 | $90,698 |
| 2024 | $1,074,297 | $72,597 | $135,971 | $107,000 | 16 | $117,450 | $55,203 | $98,496 |
| 2023 | $1,127,319 | $74,404 | $125,544 | $98,000 | 15 | $107,961 | $54,007 | $77,424 |
| 2022 | $1,178,824 | $44,992 | $123,352 | $92,000 | 12 | $103,226 | $27,057 | $80,665 |
| 2021 | $1,257,114 | $139,727 | $132,570 | $95,000 | 15 | $109,696 | $118,207 | $89,016 |
| 2020 | $1,249,626 | $94,453 | $128,423 | $95,000 | 15 | — | $78,718 | $77,792 |
| 2019 | $1,282,443 | $96,609 | $140,003 | $116,000 | 15 | — | $83,295 | $77,488 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations such as New York Public Radio, Cornell University Medical, Rockefeller University, and the Jewish Board of Family & Children Services.
The Jewish Guild for the Blind, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, also a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as providing leadership in comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating public policies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $95,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $21,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Among the reported grants were $21,000 to New York Public Radio (WNYC), $20,000 to Cornell University Medical, $17,000 to the Jewish Board of Family & Children Services, and $10,000 each to Rockefeller University and the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute. The Jewish Guild for the Blind and Planned Parenthood Federation of America each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Romano as co-trustee.
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 is led by Christopher Romano, Co-Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Romano
Co-Trustee
Co Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eugene L. Reiser (2019–2020) — Co Trustee
- Former: Jpmorgan Chase Bank (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Christopher Romano (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006
How much does Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 give each year?
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 gave $95K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 16 grants.
What is Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006's typical grant size?
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,786, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 give grants?
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants).
Does Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006's largest grantees?
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006's largest 2025 grantees include New York Public Radio (Wnyc) ($21,000), Cornell University Medical ($20,000) and Jewish Board of Family & Children Services IN ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006?
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations such as New York Public Radio, Cornell University Medical, Rockefeller University, and the Jewish Board of Family & Children Services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006?
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 Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006's EIN?
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6952137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char XXXXX5006 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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