The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported 28 grants totaling $21,949 to charitable organizations.
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc gave $22K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $783.893), top state Connecticut. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,949
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $784
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $518
- Total assets
- $340,024
- -4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (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 Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 331 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, CT 06831-3303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($4K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 18% to New York, 16% to Ohio, 9% to Massachusetts, and 5% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $683; repeat grants $840. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $650 repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of 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 $17K (2023) to $25K (2021). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Beachwood, OH | General Support | $3,600 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Hartford, CT | General Support | $3,000 |
| Homes with Hope Westport, CT | General Support | $1,249 |
| Democracy Now New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Heart Trust Westport, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Inc Pawcatuck, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Feeding America Bronx, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $800 |
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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 | $340,024 | $15,555 | $30,211 | $21,949 | 28 | $21,949 | $7,293 | $19,022 |
| 2024 | $354,870 | $22,499 | $27,050 | $19,155 | 24 | $19,155 | $14,604 | $18,394 |
| 2023 | $360,100 | $11,601 | $20,525 | $16,672 | 18 | $16,672 | $8,169 | $17,656 |
| 2022 | $378,003 | $7,311 | $23,125 | $19,215 | 24 | $19,215 | $6,223 | $18,954 |
| 2021 | $393,436 | $43,683 | $28,436 | $25,227 | 29 | $25,227 | $40,535 | $21,633 |
| 2020 | $380,600 | $19,639 | $27,892 | $24,780 | 35 | — | $16,739 | $20,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K 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
The foundation’s own stated mission is not provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations, included Jewish community services, civil liberties and civil rights, homelessness and food insecurity, environmental protection, pediatric cardiac care, local human services, and humanitarian crisis response.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $21,949. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,600, with a median grant of $518. The largest grants included $3,600 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, $3,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union in Hartford, and $1,249 to Homes with Hope. Other notable grants included $1,000 each to Democracy Now, Heart Trust, the National Resources Defense Council, Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, the Southern Environmental Law Center, and Feeding America.
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland describes itself as serving the greater Cleveland Jewish community and Jews worldwide. The ACLU of Connecticut says it works to promote civil liberties and civil rights in the state. Homes with Hope describes its work as preventing and ending homelessness and food insecurity in Fairfield County. The Southern Environmental Law Center says it works to protect clean air and water, a livable climate, and the region’s natural resources. Heart Trust describes its work as improving pediatric cardiac care in developing countries and supporting education for people affected by congenital heart defects. Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center says it provides human services, transportation, and recreation in southeastern Connecticut and Westerly, Rhode Island.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marjorie M Rosencrans as president, Richard H Rosencrans as treasurer, Ron J Rosencrans as secretary, and Allan M Rosenbloom as assistant secretary.
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc is led by Marjorie M. Rosencrans, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marjorie M. Rosencrans
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allan M. Rosenbloom
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard H. Rosencrans
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ron J. Rosencrans
Secretary
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 Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc gave $22K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 24 grants.
What is The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $518, and its average grant was $784, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc that year got $683 on average.
Where does The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Ohio (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Westport, CT (3 grants), Bridgeport, CT (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($3,600), American Civil Liberties Union ($3,000) and Homes with Hope ($1,249), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc?
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc reported $340K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own stated mission is not provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1469013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rosencrans Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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