The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $311K.
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation gave $320K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $319,625
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,953
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,671,981
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Iowa Foundation ($75K). Together the top 8 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 36 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 163% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $320K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | General | $74,625 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Hollenbeck Palms Los Angeles, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Braile Institute Los Angeles, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Pasadena, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,671,981 | $381,073 | $423,815 | $319,625 | 8 | $319,625 | $310,572 | $196,407 |
| 2024 | $2,734,877 | $646,247 | $389,625 | $294,625 | 7 | $294,625 | $584,674 | $193,365 |
| 2023 | $2,469,091 | $-51,000 | $319,940 | $229,625 | 7 | $229,625 | $91,229 | $184,282 |
| 2022 | $2,834,845 | $432,694 | $299,712 | $214,625 | 7 | $214,625 | $372,991 | $192,051 |
| 2021 | $2,704,599 | $451,937 | $302,026 | $209,625 | 7 | $209,625 | $394,273 | $224,081 |
| 2020 | $2,569,436 | $177,284 | $263,126 | $199,625 | 7 | — | $129,500 | $187,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation is led by Susan J. Ollweiler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan J. Ollweiler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Johnston
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David D. Watts
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gene Torncello
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Whittaker Mullins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wallace D. Franson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Bodner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation
How much does The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation give each year?
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation gave $320K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $295K across 7 grants.
What is The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $39,953, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation give grants?
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The University of Iowa Foundation ($74,625), Children's Hospital ($50,000) and Hollenbeck Palms ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation?
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation's EIN?
The Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4332344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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