Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $890,777 to charitable organizations.
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc gave $891K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $890,777
- +36.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,674
- +163.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $15,508,512
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Penn Plaza 4205, New York, NY 10119
Phone: (212) 993-6232
Website: https://www.rosenbergfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holobiont Medical Research Foundation ($335K). Together the top 10 received $883K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 173 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (52%), California (38%), Florida (5%), Ohio (3%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $147K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $126K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% 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 $654K (2023) to $891K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $891K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holobiont Medical Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | For General Support | $335,000 |
| Combat Campus Antisemitism Foundation New York, NY | For General Support | $250,000 |
| MGA Foundation Elmsford, NY | For General Support | $150,000 |
| American Society for Technion New York, NY | Support for Student Welfare Fund | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | For General Support | $27,500 |
| Adrienne Arsht Center Miami, FL | Support for Encore Circle | $20,000 |
| Good Project East Stroudsburg, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Miami City Ballet Miami Beach, FL | Support Educational Outreach Program | $15,000 |
| Brazil Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $15,508,512 | $1,840,797 | $2,562,094 | $890,777 | 16 | $1,813,683 | $1,279,962 | $1,002,733 |
| 2023 | $16,181,527 | $1,343,347 | $2,196,065 | $654,000 | 31 | $1,371,246 | $949,807 | $1,027,355 |
| 2022 | $17,022,087 | $-917,882 | $2,210,849 | $821,500 | 32 | $1,457,226 | — | $1,208,818 |
| 2021 | $20,300,858 | $6,305,769 | $2,309,557 | $812,500 | 48 | $1,476,592 | $5,022,897 | $1,231,196 |
| 2020 | $16,154,934 | $-737,675 | $1,844,541 | $826,500 | 46 | — | — | $1,299,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support as well as support for a student welfare fund, an arts education program, and Encore Circle.
Among its grantees, Combat Campus Antisemitism Foundation says it works to combat antisemitism on university campuses and at other institutions. Good Project describes its work as supporting people struggling with mental health and addiction and veterans in need. Miami City Ballet says it presents dance performances, trains aspiring dancers, and provides dance education. Brazil Foundation says it mobilizes resources for work promoting equality, social justice, and economic opportunity in Brazil. These are the organizations’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $890,777. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $335,000, with a median grant of $12,500. The largest grants listed were $335,000 to Holobiont Medical Research Foundation for general support; $250,000 to Combat Campus Antisemitism Foundation for general support; and $150,000 to MGA Foundation for general support. Other listed awards included $50,000 to American Society for Technion for a student welfare fund, $20,000 to Adrienne Arsht Center for Encore Circle, and $15,000 to Miami City Ballet for educational outreach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan B Goldstein as president, Darin Goldstein as treasurer, and Danielle Goldstein as secretary.
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc is led by Susan B. Goldstein, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan B. Goldstein
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Danielle Goldstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Darin Goldstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $25K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Susan B Goldstein (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc
How much does Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc give each year?
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc gave $891K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $654K across 31 grants.
What is Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $55,674, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc that year got $147K on average.
Where does Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc give grants?
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and Sag Harbor, NY (2 grants).
Does Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Holobiont Medical Research Foundation ($335,000), Combat Campus Antisemitism Foundation ($250,000) and MGA Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc?
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc reported $15.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support as well as support for a student welfare fund, an arts education program, and Encore Circle. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6210591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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