The John B Rosenthal Foundation
The John B Rosenthal Foundation is a private foundation based in Kingston, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 10 organizations, all in Pennsylvania, including organizations working in education, youth services, food access, and related areas.
The John B Rosenthal Foundation at a glance
In short: The John B Rosenthal Foundation gave $1.7M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $167K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,670,000
- -36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $167,000
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $37,577,643
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 John B Rosenthal 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: 230 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: (610) 581-7769
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John B Rosenthal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 52 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Listed recipients were in Philadelphia, Bethlehem, and Lafayette Hill.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John B Rosenthal Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $125K; repeat grants $178K. How we count
Medians: $125K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 221% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2021) to $2.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $800,000 |
| Haven of Hope and Opportunity Inc Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $155,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $150,000 |
| Juvenile Law Center Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $150,000 |
| Sharing Excess Inc Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $150,000 |
| Valley Youth House Committee Inc Bethlehem, PA | General/No Restrictions | $100,000 |
| Play on Philly Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Tree House Books Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $45,000 |
| Fresh Artists Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,577,643 | $2,847,166 | $2,640,557 | $1,670,000 | 10 | $1,683,563 | $1,497,729 | $2,073,341 |
| 2024 | $36,538,603 | $3,946,085 | $3,225,707 | $2,611,650 | 18 | $2,639,726 | $1,033,251 | $1,707,873 |
| 2023 | $35,511,479 | $2,480,218 | $2,561,509 | $2,062,500 | 4 | $2,100,567 | $948,559 | $1,994,593 |
| 2022 | $35,324,260 | $25,970,265 | $549,988 | $521,000 | 11 | $526,000 | $455 | $866,679 |
| 2021 | $9,902,582 | $9,025 | $254,351 | $230,000 | 9 | — | $9,025 | $493,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John B Rosenthal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of missions: Sharing Excess works to connect surplus food with people facing scarcity; Juvenile Law Center advocates for young people’s rights and works to reduce harm from child welfare and justice systems; and Heights Philadelphia builds educational and workforce pathways for students.
Other grantees describe work in youth and family programming (Valley Youth House Committee), music education for underserved children (Play On Philly), children’s access to books and literacy programs (Tree House Books), and art programs and supplies for K–12 students (Fresh Artists). The University of Pennsylvania describes its work as including education, research, and patient care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,670,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $800,000, with a median of $125,000. The largest grant was $800,000 to The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. Other grants included $155,000 to Haven of Hope and Opportunity Inc.; $150,000 each to Heights Philadelphia, Juvenile Law Center, and Sharing Excess Inc.; and $100,000 to Valley Youth House Committee Inc. All 2025 grants were reported as general-purpose, with no restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Nickey Rosenthal as president through March 2025, Steven P. Berman as secretary, Richard A. Gower as treasurer, and Joseph M. Reibman and Andrew Keats as directors.
The John B Rosenthal Foundation is led by Linda Nickey Rosenthal, President - since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Nickey Rosenthal
President -
President → President -, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Reibman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Keats
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Gower
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven P. Berman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 John B Rosenthal Foundation
How much does The John B Rosenthal Foundation give each year?
The John B Rosenthal Foundation gave $1.7M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 18 grants.
What is The John B Rosenthal Foundation's typical grant size?
The John B Rosenthal Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $167,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John B Rosenthal Foundation that year got $125K on average.
Where does The John B Rosenthal Foundation give grants?
The John B Rosenthal Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (9 grants).
Does The John B Rosenthal Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John B Rosenthal Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John B Rosenthal Foundation's largest grantees?
The John B Rosenthal Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia ($800,000), Haven of Hope and Opportunity Inc ($155,000) and Heights Philadelphia ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John B Rosenthal Foundation?
The John B Rosenthal Foundation reported $37.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 does The John B Rosenthal Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John B Rosenthal 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 John B Rosenthal Foundation's EIN?
The John B Rosenthal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1630253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The John B Rosenthal 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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