The John Rosselli Foundation
The John Rosselli Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $570.
The John Rosselli Foundation at a glance
In short: The John Rosselli Foundation gave $82K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,000
- +49.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,667
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $196,442
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The John Rosselli Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lenox Hill Neighborhood House ($30K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John Rosselli Foundation gives
- Giving grew 720% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $10K (2020) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House New York, NY | Provide Temporary Shelter for the Homeless | $30,000 |
| Ladew Topiary Gardens Monkton, MD | Maintain and promote the gardens, house and facilities in keeping with the creative spirit of harvey s. Ladew for the public benefit and for educational, scientific and cultural pursuits. | $15,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
| St Bonaventure University St Bonaventure, NY | To help fund warming house, one of the oldest student run soup kitchens in the nation providing a meal a day to hungry, homeless and disadvantaged people. | $10,000 |
| The Little Guild West Cornwall, CT | To support mission of rescuing, nurturing, and rehabilitating homeless animals, while also sustaining vital community program, such as vaccination clinics, a pet food supply pantry and animal welfare education programs. | $10,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy Society of Fellows Garrison, NY | To preserve, share, and celebrate America's gardens and diverse gardening traditions for the public. | $5,000 |
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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 | $196,442 | $100,570 | $82,142 | $82,000 | 6 | $82,000 | $570 | $6,684 |
| 2023 | $177,270 | $50,479 | $55,081 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $479 | $7,579 |
| 2022 | $184,184 | $100,467 | $40,199 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $467 | $5,366 |
| 2021 | $125,048 | $101,078 | $10,117 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $8,899 | $1,482 |
| 2020 | $27,154 | $-1,762 | $10,045 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $7,374 | $1,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Rosselli Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John Rosselli Foundation is led by John Rosselli, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Rosselli
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Gargiulo
Secretary & Treasurer
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 John Rosselli Foundation
How much does The John Rosselli Foundation give each year?
The John Rosselli Foundation gave $82K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is The John Rosselli Foundation's typical grant size?
The John Rosselli Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $13,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John Rosselli Foundation give grants?
The John Rosselli Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (18%) and Connecticut (12%).
Does The John Rosselli Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The John Rosselli Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The John Rosselli Foundation's largest grantees?
The John Rosselli Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lenox Hill Neighborhood House ($30,000), Ladew Topiary Gardens ($15,000) and St Bonaventure University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John Rosselli Foundation?
The John Rosselli Foundation reported $196K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John Rosselli Foundation?
The John Rosselli Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $196K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The John Rosselli Foundation's EIN?
The John Rosselli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4145549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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