The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, it reported grants to seven organizations, including a maritime institute, an eye institute, arts organizations, and a Holocaust memorial.
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family at a glance
In short: The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family gave $360K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,000
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -58.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,429
- +46.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,177,653
- +86.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family
- 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: 400 Poydras Street Suite 1350, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (703) 553-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Egan Maritime Institute ($125K). Together the top 7 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 79 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Massachusetts (35%), Maryland (35%), California (17%), and the District of Columbia (14%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 206% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $360K (2024) to $687K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Egan Maritime Institute Nantucket, MA | To Assist with Program Services | $125,000 |
| John Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute Baltimore, MD | To Assist with Program Services | $100,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival Rancho Mirage, CA | To Assist with Program Services | $35,000 |
| McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA | To Assist with Program Services | $25,000 |
| National Gallery of Art Landover, MD | To Assist with Program Services | $25,000 |
| The Washington Ballet Washington, DC | To Assist with Program Services | $25,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Washington, DC | To Assist with Program Services | $25,000 |
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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 | $4,177,653 | $2,703,017 | $406,611 | $360,000 | 7 | $378,658 | $2,475,064 | $183,408 |
| 2023 | $2,244,436 | $555,685 | $641,467 | $599,000 | 17 | $619,489 | $33,707 | $203,422 |
| 2022 | $2,329,575 | $644,239 | $576,651 | $535,000 | 16 | $555,000 | $22,588 | $192,404 |
| 2021 | $2,205,879 | $668,435 | $542,861 | $504,920 | 14 | $505,185 | $11,218 | $188,510 |
| 2020 | $2,105,496 | $488,888 | $739,012 | $687,000 | 25 | — | $129,291 | $155,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations in the arts, culture, and health fields. The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival describes its mission as organizing an annual festival for writers and readers in Rancho Mirage and raising funds to support it. The Washington Ballet says its mission is to present classic and contemporary ballet, provide dance training, and serve the community through dance education. The National Gallery of Art says it serves the nation by welcoming people to explore and experience art, creativity, and shared humanity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made seven grants totaling $360,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $125,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants were $125,000 to Egan Maritime Institute and $100,000 to John Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. Other recipients included Rancho Mirage Writers Festival ($35,000), McCallum Theatre ($25,000), National Gallery of Art ($25,000), The Washington Ballet ($25,000), and United States Holocaust Memorial ($25,000). The listed purposes were to assist with program services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Marion Rosenthal, vice president/director; Jane R Cafritz, vice president/director; Brooke R Peterson, treasurer/director; and Nancy Rosenthal, secretary/director.
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brooke R. Peterson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Jane R. Cafritz
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Nancy Rosenthal
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Marion Rosenthal
Vice President & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Jane R Cafritz (Vice President/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family
How much does The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family give each year?
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family gave $360K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $599K across 17 grants.
What is The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's typical grant size?
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $51,429, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family give grants?
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's top state is Massachusetts, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (35%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist with Program Services" (7 grants).
Who are The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's largest grantees?
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's largest 2024 grantees include Egan Maritime Institute ($125,000), John Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute ($100,000) and Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family?
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $379K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations in the arts, culture, and health fields. The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival describes its mission as organizing an annual festival for writers and readers in Rancho Mirage and raising funds to support it. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family?
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 Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's EIN?
The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1740285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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