The Deborah Rose Foundation
The Deborah Rose Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Deborah Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: The Deborah Rose Foundation gave $4.9M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $286K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,861,761
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $285,986
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,675,015
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Deborah Rose Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 733 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (914) 285-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deborah Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Helping Africa Foundation ($2.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 51 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% each to Maryland and the District of Columbia, 6% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Deborah Rose Foundation gives
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $3.7M (2021) to $5.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Africa Foundation New York, NY | Charity | $2,914,401 |
| The Kennedy Center Washington, DC | Charity | $566,360 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Charity | $510,000 |
| President Fellows Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Charity | $200,000 |
| Temple Isaiah Great Neck, NY | Charity | $150,000 |
| Friends Community School College Park, MD | Charity | $126,000 |
| Sakshi Foundation | Charity | $80,000 |
| National Bonsai Foundation Washington, DC | Charity | $50,000 |
| The Online Journalism Project New Haven, CT | Charity | $50,000 |
| Web Du Bois Museum Foundation New York, NY | Charity | $50,000 |
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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 | $4,675,015 | $5,712,822 | $5,025,541 | $4,861,761 | 17 | $4,880,183 | $3,858,917 | $232,873 |
| 2023 | $3,987,734 | $5,516,147 | $5,724,177 | $5,602,650 | 16 | $5,624,334 | $6,155,007 | $216,113 |
| 2022 | $4,200,927 | $5,753,106 | $5,430,618 | $5,336,673 | 6 | $5,354,079 | $5,018,635 | $426,393 |
| 2021 | $3,952,522 | $5,073,776 | $3,768,766 | $3,702,455 | 11 | $3,714,118 | $3,977,376 | $445,498 |
| 2020 | $2,941,406 | $3,796,663 | $4,289,028 | $4,188,006 | 1 | — | $3,338,467 | $297,532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deborah Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233K 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 included support for organizations with varied purposes. The Web Du Bois Museum Foundation describes its mission as honoring the life and legacy of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois. The Concord Review describes its work as publishing essays by secondary school students, independently assessing research papers, and offering writing workshops. The Bronx Children's Museum says it fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through arts, culture, education, and interactive STEAM experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $4,861,761. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $2,914,401, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $2,914,401 to Helping Africa Foundation; $566,360 to The Kennedy Center; $510,000 to Johns Hopkins University; $200,000 to President Fellows Harvard College; and $150,000 to Temple Isaiah. Other listed recipients included Friends Community School ($126,000), Sakshi Foundation ($80,000), National Bonsai Foundation ($50,000), The Online Journalism Project ($50,000), Web Du Bois Museum Foundation ($50,000), Corporate Accountability ($30,000), and Dwight Hall at Yale ($25,000). The Concord Review and Bronx Children's Museum each received $25,000 and $15,000, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Deborah Rose is listed as president, director, and treasurer.
The Deborah Rose Foundation is led by Deborah Rose, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Rose
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 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 The Deborah Rose Foundation
How much does The Deborah Rose Foundation give each year?
The Deborah Rose Foundation gave $4.9M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.6M across 16 grants.
What is The Deborah Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
The Deborah Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $285,986, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Deborah Rose Foundation give grants?
The Deborah Rose Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Deborah Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Deborah Rose Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are The Deborah Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
The Deborah Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Helping Africa Foundation ($2,914,401), The Kennedy Center ($566,360) and John Hopkins University ($510,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Deborah Rose Foundation?
The Deborah Rose Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deborah Rose Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. The Web Du Bois Museum Foundation describes its mission as honoring the life and legacy of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deborah Rose Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Deborah Rose Foundation's EIN?
The Deborah Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4088811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Deborah Rose Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Deborah Rose Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-deborah-rose-foundation-morg_d686a70ef4454e1894bc5d2039fcecec
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