Steven J and Robin Rotter Family
Steven J and Robin Rotter Family is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $140K.
Steven J and Robin Rotter Family at a glance
In short: Steven J and Robin Rotter Family gave $63K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,500
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,250
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,250
- Total assets
- $4,582,449
- +1.8% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who Steven J and Robin Rotter Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lumen Productions Inc ($33K). Together the top 2 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Steven J and Robin Rotter Family gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 21% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $535K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lumen Productions Inc Cold Spring, NY | General Support | $32,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $4,582,449 | $141,831 | $65,682 | $62,500 | 2 | $63,340 | $140,262 | $295,269 |
| 2023 | $4,501,971 | $345,275 | $75,046 | $45,000 | 2 | $46,051 | $105,243 | $251,963 |
| 2022 | $4,237,528 | $214,272 | $539,142 | $535,000 | 6 | $535,796 | $134,190 | $256,521 |
| 2021 | $4,538,088 | $828,835 | $406,675 | $405,459 | 3 | — | $135,968 | $306,383 |
| 2020 | $4,049,480 | $2,020,322 | $354,515 | $350,044 | 2 | — | $85,428 | $232,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven J and Robin Rotter Family reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Steven J and Robin Rotter Family is led by Steven J. Rotter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven J. Rotter
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Rotter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Rotter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Steven J and Robin Rotter Family
How much does Steven J and Robin Rotter Family give each year?
Steven J and Robin Rotter Family gave $63K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 2 grants.
How large is Steven J and Robin Rotter Family?
Steven J and Robin Rotter Family reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (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.
Where does Steven J and Robin Rotter Family operate?
Steven J and Robin Rotter Family has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is Steven J and Robin Rotter Family's EIN?
Steven J and Robin Rotter Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1444241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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