The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes described as “educational & training program.”
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family at a glance
In short: The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family gave $288K across 79 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $288,100
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 79
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,647
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $4,317,912
- +12.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (5 of 79, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (34% 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 Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Robert JT Rosenfeld as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Rob Jt Rosenfeld
Mailing address: 5910 Connecticut Avenue 151429, Chevy Chase, MD 20825
Phone: (301) 718-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Levine School of Music ($20K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
371 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 371 grants of 371 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in the District of Columbia (34%) and Maryland (31%). California received 6%, and New York and Maine each received 5%. The listed grants also included an award to Southern Poverty Law Center in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 79 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $154K (2021) to $288K (2025). In 2025 it made 79 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Levine School of Music Washington, DC | Educational & Training Program | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | Educational & Training Program | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Educational & Training Program | $15,000 |
| Avalon Foundation Easton, MD | Educational & Training Program | $12,500 |
| Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Deer Isle, ME | Educational & Training Program | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Educational & Training Program | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, DC | Educational & Training Program | $10,000 |
| Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers Easton, MD | Educational & Training Program | $8,040 |
| A Wider Circle Silver Spring, MD | Educational & Training Program | $7,500 |
| Women and Girls Fund Easton, MD | Educational & Training Program | $7,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,317,912 | $817,169 | $334,946 | $288,100 | 79 | $293,376 | $779,478 | $297,224 |
| 2024 | $3,835,689 | $261,401 | $303,237 | $259,900 | 81 | $248,485 | $227,536 | $270,360 |
| 2023 | $3,880,650 | $131,689 | $272,683 | $229,000 | 80 | $241,110 | $100,116 | $244,898 |
| 2022 | $4,100,221 | $326,575 | $241,843 | $188,890 | 67 | $193,890 | $278,922 | $291,338 |
| 2021 | $3,933,787 | $341,596 | $193,932 | $153,710 | 64 | — | $306,837 | $256,697 |
| 2020 | $3,781,123 | $243,824 | $255,937 | $214,000 | 63 | — | $202,350 | $232,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family reported a distributable amount of $297K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes music education, humanitarian food relief, arts and cultural programming, craft education, higher education and research, poverty relief, and racial justice. For example, Levine Music describes its mission as providing music learning and performance opportunities for children and adults; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Avalon Foundation says it connects audiences through arts, educational, and cultural experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 79 grants totaling $288,100. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,100. Among the largest were $20,000 to Levine School of Music; $15,000 each to Doctors Without Borders USA and World Central Kitchen; $12,500 to Avalon Foundation; and $10,000 each to Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Johns Hopkins University, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eleanor T Rosenfeld as president, Frances R Rumford as vice president, Abigail Rosenfeld as treasurer, and Robert JT Rosenfeld as secretary.
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family is led by Eleanor T. Rosenfeld, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eleanor T. Rosenfeld
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances R. Rumford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jt Rosenfeld
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Rosenfeld
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gail R. Steckler (2020–2024) — Treasurer
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 Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family
How much does The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family give each year?
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family gave $288K across 79 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $260K across 81 grants.
What is The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family's typical grant size?
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $3,647, across 79 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family give grants?
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family's top state is District of Columbia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (31%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (29 grants), Easton, MD (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Bethesda, MD (4 grants).
Does The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 79 grants with a stated purpose on The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational & Training Program" (79 grants).
Who are The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family's largest grantees?
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family's largest 2025 grantees include Levine School of Music ($20,000), Doctors Without Borders USA ($15,000) and World Central Kitchen ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family?
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (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 does The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes music education, humanitarian food relief, arts and cultural programming, craft education, higher education and research, poverty relief, and racial justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family's EIN?
The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2204870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rosenfeld-rumford-steckler-family-morg_0c2337a7c9f64e9aa6f049fd73356759
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