The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation
The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2024, it made $292K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $542K.
The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,124,503
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,819,813
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $291,500
- -45.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $75,373
- -86.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $148K (2023). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sequioa Adult Living San Francisco, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Garden Spot Community New Holland, PA | General | $30,000 |
| 4 R friends Sacramento, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Public Interst Law Center Philadelphia, PA | General | $25,000 |
| New York Theatre Workshop New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Goodman Theatre Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Innovation San Francisco, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Global Aging Network Washington, DC | General | $2,500 |
| Little Brothers of the Elderly Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,124,503 | $1,819,813 | $75,373 | — | — | $291,500 | $541,578 |
| 2023 | $8,948,258 | $1,619,531 | $562,514 | $147,500 | 9 | $530,166 | $257,269 |
| 2022 | $7,361,136 | $1,156,605 | $636,147 | $89,700 | 6 | $613,029 | $353,400 |
| 2021 | $5,435,653 | $910,729 | $595,287 | $58,000 | 7 | $573,316 | $81,469 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation is led by Debra E Weese-Mayer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra E Weese-Mayer
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaimie A Mayer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer R Mayer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan R Mayer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Mayer - Rothschild Foundation
How large is The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation?
The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation?
The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $10.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation operate?
The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation's EIN?
The Mayer - Rothschild Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1947689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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