The Max F Rosarius Charitable
The Max F Rosarius Charitable is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $60K.
The Max F Rosarius Charitable at a glance
In short: The Max F Rosarius Charitable gave $71K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,316
- +162.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,188
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,298,818
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Max F Rosarius Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Butler County Humane Society ($11K). Together the top 7 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Max F Rosarius Charitable gives
- Giving grew 8420% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $837 (2021) to $71K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County Humane Society Renfrew, PA | Unrestricted | $11,316 |
| Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| White Oak Animal Safe Haven White Oak, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Beaver County Humane Society Aliquippa, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Paws Across Pittsburgh Springdale, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Washington Area Humane Society Eighty Four, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| South Hills Pet Rescue and Rehab Monaca, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,298,818 | $233,505 | $102,613 | $71,316 | 7 | $74,156 | $60,296 | $103,247 |
| 2023 | $2,167,926 | $865,711 | $50,038 | $27,148 | 1 | $29,663 | $45,436 | $73,831 |
| 2022 | $1,352,253 | $1,309,131 | $8,893 | $1,153 | 1 | $3,163 | $3,401 | $29,158 |
| 2021 | $52,015 | $965 | $3,989 | $837 | 1 | $3,287 | — | $2,653 |
| 2020 | $55,039 | $1,243 | $3,615 | $922 | 1 | — | — | $2,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Max F Rosarius Charitable reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Max F Rosarius Charitable is led by Max F. Rosarius, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Max F. Rosarius
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Max F Rosarius Charitable
How much does The Max F Rosarius Charitable give each year?
The Max F Rosarius Charitable gave $71K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
What is The Max F Rosarius Charitable's typical grant size?
The Max F Rosarius Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,188, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Max F Rosarius Charitable give grants?
The Max F Rosarius Charitable gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Max F Rosarius Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Max F Rosarius Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Max F Rosarius Charitable's largest grantees?
The Max F Rosarius Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Butler County Humane Society ($11,316), Humane Animal Rescue ($10,000) and White Oak Animal Safe Haven ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Max F Rosarius Charitable?
The Max F Rosarius Charitable reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (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 is The Max F Rosarius Charitable's EIN?
The Max F Rosarius Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6196755. 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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