The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell

BALTIMORE, MD EIN: 52-1490498

The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation is a private family foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Incorporated in 1986 and tax-exempt since September 1987, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15.1M

-2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

-24.0% YoY

Grant Count

61

-11.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

-14.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily for basic human needs and the environment. More specifically, the foundation funds:

  • General support for nonprofit organizations
  • Initiatives promoting voting rights for individuals involved with the criminal justice system
  • Seasonal stewardship assistance

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

22states
+14 more states

Cities

AlexandriaAnnapolisArlingtonAtlantaBala CynwydBaltimoreBedminsterBostonBoulderBound BrookBridgewaterBrooklynCalabasasChicagoCockeysvilleCypressDetroitDonaldsonvilleDoverDurham

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

  • Total Assets: $15,111,859
  • Total Revenues: $1,608,720
  • Total Expenses: $1,704,926
  • Total Distributions: $2.3 million (per most recent data)

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

  • Total Assets: $15,446,475
  • Total Revenues: $1,338,778
  • Total Expenses: $2,167,737
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$810K$2M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$15,111,859$15,446,475$16,512,042
Revenue$1,608,720$1,338,778$1,117,751
Expenses$1,704,926$2,167,737$1,347,999
Qualifying Distributions$1,791,914$2,253,634$1,434,448
Net Investment Income$527,452$466,286$838,700
Distributable Amount$949,302$866,796$896,168

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$494K$989K$1M$2M104 grants202096 grants202156 grants202269 grants202361 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Formerly Incarcerated Co…$150KFlorida Rights Restorati…$100KNew Israel Fund$100KForward Justice$75KRural Roots Louisiana$60KBOLD Education Fund$50KThe Institute for Enhanc…$50KThe Partnership Project$50KLouisiana Bucket Brigade$40KThe Descendants Project$30K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

234<$50K8$50–100K7$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees and officers:

  • Judith R Weinstein, President/Trustee
  • Majorie B Roswell, Vice President/Trustee
  • Barbara S Roswell, Vice President/Trustee
  • Stephen J Bass, Treasurer
  • Jennifer A Pratt, Secretary
  • Scott L Soffen, Assistant Secretary
  • Sandra L Glock, Assistant Treasurer
  • Arthur E Roswell, Trustee
  • Robert A Roswell, Trustee
  • Kenneth B Weinstein, Trustee
  • David I Roswell, Trustee

All board members serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Regan E RalphAssistant Secretary$17K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Arthur E RoswellTrustee
Robert A RoswellTrustee
Majorie B RoswellVice President/Trustee
Judith R WeinsteinPresident/Trustee
Barbara S RoswellVice President/Trustee
Kenneth B WeinsteinTrustee
Jennifer A PrattSecretary
Scott L SoffenAssistant Secretary
Stephen J BassTreasurer
Sandra L GlockAssistant Treasurer
David I RoswellTrustee
Michael E RoswellVice President/Trustee
Naomi B RoswellTrustee
Eliana R WeinsteinTrustee
Jackie SpechtTrustee
Ari R WeinsteinTrustee
Maggie HeratyTrustee
Regan E RalphAssistant Secretary4$17,487
Jennifer L BoveAssistant Treasurer
Noah R WeinsteinTrustee

Contact Information

Address: Co Afs One South Street 2950 Baltimore, MD 21202 United States

Telephone: 410-347-7201

EIN: 52-1490498

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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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