The Joseph and Rose Rontal
The Joseph and Rose Rontal is a private foundation, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $802K. Net investment income was $374K.
The Joseph and Rose Rontal at a glance
In short: The Joseph and Rose Rontal gave $802K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $401K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $802,042
- +429.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $401,021
- +1752.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $401,021
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph and Rose Rontal funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Fund ($401K). Together the top 2 received $802K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 47 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joseph and Rose Rontal gives
- Giving grew 4643% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 415% of 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $802K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $802K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Fund | $401,021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Charitable Fund | $401,021 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $384,684 | $812,283 | $802,042 | 2 | $802,042 | $374,443 | — |
| 2025 | $401,684 | $93,153 | $163,357 | $151,525 | 7 | $151,525 | $80,983 | $36,511 |
| 2024 | $471,888 | $37,709 | $110,311 | $93,405 | 15 | $93,405 | $20,803 | $41,254 |
| 2023 | $544,490 | $38,629 | $26,007 | $16,910 | 12 | $16,910 | $29,532 | $43,762 |
| 2022 | $531,868 | $105,515 | $21,618 | $9,729 | 11 | $9,729 | $93,626 | $45,843 |
| 2021 | $447,971 | $32,973 | $57,120 | $49,340 | 6 | — | $25,193 | $34,257 |
| 2020 | $472,118 | $48,640 | $50,390 | $31,350 | 8 | — | $29,600 | $33,023 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph and Rose Rontal's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Linda A. Wasserman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Rontal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eugene Rontal
Resident Agent
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Joseph and Rose Rontal
How much does The Joseph and Rose Rontal give each year?
The Joseph and Rose Rontal gave $802K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $152K across 7 grants.
Where does The Joseph and Rose Rontal operate?
The Joseph and Rose Rontal has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas.
What is The Joseph and Rose Rontal's EIN?
The Joseph and Rose Rontal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3106698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
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