The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Castle Rock, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $54K.
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation gave $61K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,205
- +60.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,744
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,196,998
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Star Inc ($25K). Together the top 7 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 50% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $164K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Star Inc Los Angeles, CA | To provide to improve the lives of foster children | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | To provide funding to fight hunger in los angeles community | $15,005 |
| Westside Food Bank Santa Monica, CA | To Provide Funding to Feed the Hungry | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Provide Funding for Assisting Underserved Youth | $5,000 |
| Mazon Inc a Jewish Response to Hunger Los Angeles, CA | To provide funding for food for those in need | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To provide funding for public library programs, resources and services | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Kansas City, MO | To Provide Funding to Serve Our Nation's Veterans | $200 |
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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 | $2,196,998 | $-156,947 | $77,268 | $61,205 | 7 | $61,205 | $54,070 | $123,218 |
| 2023 | $2,431,193 | $-35,279 | $53,406 | $38,100 | 5 | $38,100 | $37,633 | $106,775 |
| 2022 | $2,519,878 | $73,049 | $126,193 | $104,011 | 5 | $104,011 | $50,867 | $109,099 |
| 2021 | $2,573,022 | $279,204 | $143,398 | $125,000 | 5 | $125,000 | $260,806 | $119,893 |
| 2020 | $2,437,216 | $71,533 | $187,365 | $164,000 | 6 | — | $48,168 | $110,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation is led by Eugene S. Rosenfeld, Director, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eugene S. Rosenfeld
Director, President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maxine Rosenfeld
Director, Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation
How much does The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation give each year?
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation gave $61K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 5 grants.
What is The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,744, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation give grants?
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Star Inc ($25,000), Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($15,005) and Westside Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation?
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3710097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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