Susan and Elihu Rose Foundation Inc
The Susan and Elihu Rose Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1989 and based in New York City. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on supporting major cultural institutions, educational organizations, and Jewish causes, primarily in the New York area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-23.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-14.5% YoY
Grant Count
69
-22.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+10.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides support primarily for:
- Arts and Culture — emphasis on large-scale cultural institutions including art museums, orchestras, music organizations, and historical societies
- Education — support for universities and educational institutions
- Health and Disease Research — grants to hospitals and medical research institutions
- Jewish Causes — support for Jewish organizations and initiatives
The foundation is characterized as a low-key funder that focuses on well-known, established institutions rather than grassroots efforts. It offers multi-year grants for general operating support, graduate fellowships, and endowments at renowned universities and hospitals.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 80 grants in 2024, totaling approximately $1,081,813. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$3,000–$5,000
Average Grant
approximately $21,200
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York (particularly New York City)
- Florida
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $2,321,387
- Total Giving: $1,081,813
- Total Revenues: $452,780
- Total Expenses: $1,152,122
- Number of Employees: 0
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,020,000
- Total Expenses: $1,330,000
- Total Revenues: $271,000
The foundation maintains a modest asset base and distributes a significant portion of its resources annually to support its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,321,387 | $3,020,729 | $4,076,057 |
| Revenue | $452,780 | $271,447 | $79,987 |
| Expenses | $1,152,122 | $1,326,775 | $1,586,678 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,117,243 | $1,296,942 | $1,494,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $356,543 | $18,966 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $233,875 | $211,557 | $274,800 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Elihu Rose — President, Secretary, and Director
- Susan W Rose — Treasurer and Director
- Amy Rose — Director
Founder Background: Elihu Rose was born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn and attended Horace Mann School before graduating from Yale University in 1954. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked in the family's real estate investment and management firm in New York City. He later earned a Ph.D. in International Relations from New York University and taught military history. Elihu Rose married Susan Wechsler in 1962, and together they have provided significant support to major New York City institutions through their foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIHU ROSE | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN W ROSE | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY ROSE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 777 3rd Avenue, Floor 6, New York City, NY 10017-1307
Phone: 212-210-6666
EIN: 13-3484181
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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