Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation
The Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations engaged in education, research, housing, library services, and community or religious activities, as reflected in its 2024 grants.
Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation at a glance
In short: Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation gave $148K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,500
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,194
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,950
- Total assets
- $341,450
- -8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (47% 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 Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 East 83Rd Street 1B, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (212) 794-2155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Hopkins University ($37K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 47% of grant dollars, those in New Jersey received 26%, those in Maryland received 25%, and those in Vermont received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 389% of 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 $148K (2024) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Scholarship | $37,000 |
| NJ Health Foundation Princton, NJ | Research | $24,000 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity New York, NY | General Fund | $16,000 |
| Roosevelt Institute Library Brooklyn, NY | Library Fund | $10,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School New York, NY | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Ben Gurion University New York, NY | Educational-General Fund | $6,700 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation Englewood Cliffs, NJ | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Congregation of Brothers of Israel Long Beach, NJ | General Fund | $3,950 |
| Temple Beth Miriam Elberon, NJ | General Fund | $3,950 |
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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 | $341,450 | $133,025 | $203,705 | $147,500 | 18 | $147,600 | $119,120 | $37,933 |
| 2023 | $374,814 | $114,274 | $170,849 | $150,000 | 21 | $151,409 | $94,834 | $38,633 |
| 2022 | $451,535 | $32,258 | $178,682 | $150,000 | 25 | $151,450 | $8,826 | $48,681 |
| 2021 | $629,489 | $208,899 | $181,226 | $150,000 | 27 | $151,350 | $181,623 | $63,810 |
| 2020 | $642,345 | $153,923 | $182,215 | $150,000 | 30 | — | $124,775 | $60,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included educational institutions, a housing organization, a library, research organizations, and community and religious organizations. For example, Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs; Habitat for Humanity describes building affordable homes in partnership with lower-income households; and an individual recipient Fieldston School provides education from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Friends of Karen describes providing emotional, financial, and advocacy support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $147,500. Grant amounts ranged from $650 to $37,000, with a median of $3,950. Its largest reported grants included $37,000 to Johns Hopkins University for a scholarship, $24,000 to NJ Health Foundation for research, $20,000 to Yeshiva University for a scholarship, $16,000 to Habitat for Humanity for its general fund, and $10,000 to Roosevelt Institute Library for its library fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony P. Leichter as president; Dr. George Heinrich and Andrew Heinrich as vice presidents; and Debra Heinrich as a director.
Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation is led by Anthony P. Leichter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony P. Leichter
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Heinrich
V. President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Heinrich
V. President
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Heinrich
None
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/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 Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation
How much does Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation give each year?
Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation gave $148K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 21 grants.
What is Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation's typical grant size?
Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,950, and its average grant was $8,194, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation give grants?
Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (26%) and Maryland (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation's largest grantees?
Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include John Hopkins University ($37,000), NJ Health Foundation ($24,000) and Yeshiva University ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation?
Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation reported $341K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included educational institutions, a housing organization, a library, research organizations, and community and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation's EIN?
Sadie and Louis Roth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3071645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sadie and Louis Roth 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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