The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld is a private foundation based in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld at a glance
In short: The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld gave $13K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $828.125), top state New York. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,250
- -29.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $828
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $182,384
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 213399, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421
Phone: (646) 537-1107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA-Federation of New York ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New York (19%), Florida (15%), Connecticut (15%), Virginia (15%), and Washington, DC (11%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) 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 $1K; repeat grants $800. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $23K (2020). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Best Day Foundation Chesapeake, VA | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,250 |
| Camp United Order of True Sisters Miami, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Childrens Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease Research Inc Chesire, CT | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Experience Camps Westport, CT | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| World Learning Inc Brattleboro, VT | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Madison House Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $750 |
| Toni's Kitchen Montclair, NJ | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $750 |
| Active Minds LLC Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $500 |
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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 | $182,384 | $13,878 | $13,356 | $13,250 | 16 | $13,250 | $1,238 | $9,098 |
| 2024 | $181,862 | $36,377 | $18,826 | $18,750 | 20 | $18,750 | $377 | $8,492 |
| 2023 | $164,311 | $4,946 | $18,814 | $18,750 | 15 | $18,750 | $396 | $8,693 |
| 2022 | $178,179 | $10,374 | $18,812 | $18,750 | 19 | $18,811 | $224 | $9,116 |
| 2021 | $186,617 | $15,924 | $13,064 | $13,000 | 14 | $13,061 | $88 | $9,157 |
| 2020 | $183,757 | $10,156 | $22,814 | $22,750 | 21 | — | $206 | $9,520 |
| 2019 | $196,415 | $3,395 | $15,564 | $15,500 | 15 | — | $295 | $10,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld reported a distributable amount of $9K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including UJA-Federation of New York, Best Day Foundation, Camp United Order of True Sisters, the Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease Research, Experience Camps, No Kid Hungry, and World Learning Inc.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Experience Camps says it provides free camps and year-round programs for grieving children. Madison House describes itself as the University of Virginia’s student volunteer center. World Learning says it works through education, development, and exchange toward a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world. Active Minds Inc describes its mission as mobilizing youth and young adults to advance mental health.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $13,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $750. The largest listed grant was $2,000 to UJA-Federation of New York. Other listed grants included $1,250 to Best Day Foundation; $1,000 each to Camp United Order of True Sisters, the Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease Research, Experience Camps, No Kid Hungry, and World Learning Inc.; and $750 each to Madison House and Toni’s Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric A. Rothfeld, Hazel Goldman, Brad Goldman, Evan Goldman, Richard Z. Rothfeld, Emily Rothfeld, Ilyssa Schwartzberg, and Brenden Goldman as directors.
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Goldman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Rothfeld
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric A. Rothfeld
Director
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Goldman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilyssa Schwartzberg
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Z. Rothfeld
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hazel Goldman
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenden Goldman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hazel Goldman Murphy (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld
How much does The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld give each year?
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld gave $13K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 20 grants.
What is The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's typical grant size?
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $828, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld give grants?
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's top state is New York, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants) and Montclair, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's largest grantees?
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's largest 2025 grantees include UJA-Federation of New York ($2,000), Best Day Foundation ($1,250) and Camp United Order of True Sisters ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld?
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld reported $182K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including UJA-Federation of New York, Best Day Foundation, Camp United Order of True Sisters, the Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease Research, Experience Camps, No Kid Hungry, and World Learning Inc. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's EIN?
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0143398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 9, 2020)
- 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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