The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glenview, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including universities and a medical college for scholarships, as well as organizations receiving support for general operations.
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc gave $410K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state Wisconsin. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $410,173
- +320.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,345
- +152.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $173,085
- -39.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (42% 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 Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 62, Glenview, KY 40025
Phone: (502) 426-9660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Medical College of Wisconsin ($170K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 47 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025 grant dollars, the reported recipient-state shares were Wisconsin 42%, Pennsylvania 25%, Kentucky 18%, Tennessee 15%, and Florida 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1299% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $410K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship fundnon-cash donationdate of gift: 2/18/25description of property: 1000 shares of oakmark investor etfbook value of property: $27,897method used to calculate book value: quoted market price on date of acquisitionmethod used to determine fair value: quoted market price on date of grant | $160,300 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship fund, current use scholarshipnon-cash donationdate of gift: 6/30/25description of property: 85 shares of invesco qqq trust etf; 90 shares of spdr s&p 500 etfbook value of property: $25,511method used to calculate book value: quoted market price on date of acquisitionmethod use to calculate fair value: quoted market price on date of grant | $102,496 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Scholarship fundnon-cash donationdate of gift: 2/4/25description of property: 700 shares of kellanova stockbook value of property: $14,433method used to calculate book value: quoted market price on date of acquisitionmethod use to calculate fair value: quoted market price on date of grant | $57,225 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Scholarship fundnon-cash donationdate of gift: 3/24/25description of property: 106 shares of invesco qqq trust etfbook value of property: $10,724method used to calculate book value: quoted market price on date of acquisitionmethod used to determine fair value: quoted market price on date of grant | $52,010 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Current Use Scholarship | $10,500 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Current Use Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Congregation Adath Jeshurun Louisville, KY | General Operations | $7,838 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Current Use Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Yoga East Inc Louisville, KY | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Louisville Louisville, KY | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $173,085 | $6,810 | $412,941 | $410,173 | 15 | $412,806 | $6,810 | $37,437 |
| 2024 | $285,751 | $272,920 | $98,949 | $97,448 | 9 | $98,820 | $9,678 | $37,901 |
| 2023 | $281,439 | $109,258 | $200,057 | $198,695 | 12 | $200,015 | $9,258 | $32,557 |
| 2022 | $275,047 | $137,596 | $30,576 | $29,310 | 6 | $30,576 | $7,507 | $32,515 |
| 2021 | $230,925 | $5,962 | $142,504 | $141,327 | 5 | $142,504 | $5,962 | $32,521 |
| 2020 | $276,870 | $6,822 | $70,143 | $68,753 | 5 | — | $6,822 | $29,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarship funds and current-use scholarships, along with grants for general operations and other specified purposes.
Among its grantees, the Medical College of Wisconsin describes itself as a leader in educating and developing the next generation of physicians. The University of Pittsburgh describes its work in education, research, and serving its region and the nation. Brandywine Valley SPCA describes its mission as advocating for humane animal treatment and animal welfare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $410,173. Grant amounts ranged from $54 to $160,300, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $160,300 to the Medical College of Wisconsin for a scholarship fund, $102,496 to the University of Pittsburgh for scholarship support, $57,225 to Vanderbilt University for a scholarship fund, and $52,010 to the University of Kentucky for a scholarship fund. These four grants were non-cash donations of securities, valued at fair market value on the grant date. The foundation also reported $10,500 to the University of Kentucky and $10,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin for current-use scholarships. Other reported recipients included Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Yoga East Inc, Jewish Federation of Louisville, Louisville Public Media, and Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marylee Rothschild MD as president, Armand Rothschild MD as vice president, Nathan Rothschild as treasurer, and Daniel Rothschild MD as secretary.
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc is led by Marylee Rothschild MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marylee Rothschild MD
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Armand Rothschild MD
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Rothschild MD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Rothschild
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc
How much does The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc gave $410K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 9 grants.
What is The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $27,345, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (25%) and Kentucky (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants), Milwaukee, WI (2 grants), Lexington, KY (2 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Current Use Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Medical College of Wisconsin ($170,300 across 2 grants), University of Pittsburgh ($102,496) and University of Kentucky ($62,510 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc?
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc reported $173K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $413K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarship funds and current-use scholarships, along with grants for general operations and other specified purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4814708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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