Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation
The Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It supports other organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) through contributions; the foundation states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation gave $88K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,375
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,851
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,106,337
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Samuel & Rose Mitchell 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: 3 East 69Th Street M-1, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 794-3126
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation of Emanu-El ($12K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining shares were 4% to Nebraska, 3% to the District of Columbia, 2% to Florida, and 2% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2025) to $109K (2023). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation of Emanu-El New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $11,675 |
| Lupus New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization. | $3,750 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NE | To Further the Mission of the Organization. | $3,250 |
| NYU Medical Center New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization. | $3,075 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization. | $3,000 |
| American Tech Society New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization. | $3,000 |
| Chara Fdn Brooklyn, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $3,000 |
| Frick Museum New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization. | $3,000 |
| Hand in Hand New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization. | $3,000 |
| Jump Start New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Organization. | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,106,337 | $29,283 | $165,651 | $88,375 | 31 | $88,375 | — | $49,128 |
| 2024 | $1,234,260 | $68,574 | $152,269 | $90,925 | 33 | $90,925 | $45,130 | $55,746 |
| 2023 | $1,344,221 | $30,828 | $169,298 | $109,020 | 30 | $109,020 | $9,085 | $58,002 |
| 2022 | $1,486,997 | $1,261,781 | $161,136 | $100,740 | 34 | $100,740 | $1,239,374 | $14,173 |
| 2021 | $710,001 | $87,695 | $157,469 | $92,350 | 37 | $92,350 | $63,577 | $21,874 |
| 2020 | $798,524 | $145,507 | $176,732 | $105,426 | 2 | — | $119,234 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included cultural, educational, medical, and religious organizations. For example, the Museum of Modern Art describes its mission as fostering public awareness of modern and contemporary art. The American Museum of Natural History says its mission is to discover, interpret, and disseminate knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through scientific research and education. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $88,375. Grants ranged from $850 to $11,675, with a median award of $3,000. The largest listed award was $11,675 to Congregation of Emanu-El. Other 2025 recipients included Lupus ($3,750), NYU Medical Center ($3,075), and the Museum of Modern Art ($3,000). The American Museum of Natural History received $2,500, and the American Jewish Committee received $2,250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia Heffron as president, Ann Polansky as secretary, and Nancy K Greene as treasurer.
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation is led by Patricia Heffron, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Heffron
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Ann Polansky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Nancy K. Greene
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $10K, to Patricia Heffron (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation
How much does Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation give each year?
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation gave $88K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 33 grants.
What is Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,851, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation give grants?
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% 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 (22 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission of the Organization." (31 grants).
Who are Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation of Emanu-El ($11,675), Lupus ($3,750) and Metropolitan Museum of Art ($3,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation?
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included cultural, educational, medical, and religious organizations. For example, the Museum of Modern Art describes its mission as fostering public awareness of modern and contemporary art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel & Rose Mitchell 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 Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6128527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Samuel & Rose Mitchell 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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