The Robert P Rotella Foundation
The Robert P Rotella Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8.8M. Net investment income was $9K.
The Robert P Rotella Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert P Rotella Foundation gave $8.8M across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $2.9M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $8,832,025
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,944,008
- Median grant
- $2,050
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert P Rotella Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (Gift) ($8.8M). Together the top 3 received $8.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $8.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (Gift) Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $8,827,975 |
| Pearl S Buck International Perkasie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,050 |
| Blue Sphere Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $9,974 | $8,916,695 | $8,832,025 | 3 | $9,150 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert P Rotella Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert P. Rotella
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemarie C. Rotella
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Robert P Rotella Foundation
How much does The Robert P Rotella Foundation give each year?
The Robert P Rotella Foundation gave $8.8M across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Robert P Rotella Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert P Rotella Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $2,050, and its average grant was $2,944,008, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert P Rotella Foundation give grants?
The Robert P Rotella Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Robert P Rotella Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert P Rotella Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Robert P Rotella Foundation's EIN?
The Robert P Rotella Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6295351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
Live grants for the work The Robert P Rotella Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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