The Adam R Rose Foundation is a private foundation established in 1996 and incorporated in Delaware. Based in Cross River, New York, it operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-15.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$543K
+32.5% YoY
Grant Count
39
-13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+52.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports giving in the following areas:
- Arts and Culture — including jazz and general arts initiatives
- Education
- Environment — with particular emphasis on biodiversity, botanical gardens, and natural resources
- Public Safety — including support for law enforcement and first responders
- Horticulture
Grantmaking
As a private foundation, the organization does not accept applications.
Grant Range
$381 to $245,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states including Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. It has particular activity in New York, Connecticut, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,664,209
- Total Revenue: $215,164
- Total Expenses: $589,622
- Total Liabilities: $0
Additional Information: The foundation has received charitable support from the Frederick P. and Sandra P. Rose Foundation ($150,000 in 2018).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,664,209 | $1,967,995 | $1,500,185 |
| Revenue | $215,164 | $686,510 | $-47,610 |
| Expenses | $589,622 | $447,135 | $741,618 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $579,757 | $442,730 | $730,376 |
| Net Investment Income | $161,544 | $416,226 | $12,369 |
| Distributable Amount | $85,470 | $90,055 | $97,728 |
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
213 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
- Adam R Rose — President and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Peter R McQuillan — Director (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM R ROSE | PRES/TREAS | 1 | — |
| PETER R MCQUILLAN | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 657 Cross River, NY 10518-0657
Telephone: 917-494-8443
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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