The Rosenthal Foundation Inc

LEXINGTON, KY EIN: 61-1161776

The Rosenthal Foundation Inc. is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Lexington, Kentucky. It operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization with a focus on supporting charitable causes through grant-making to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.7M

-0.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$502K

+1.6% YoY

Grant Count

+13.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-10.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosenthal Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $584K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Arts
Education
Health associations
Youth services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Kentucky
New York
Maryland

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $1.2M (72%)

Ohio $450K (28%)

Maryland $5K (0%)

District of Columbia $2K (0%)

New York $500 (0%)

States

District of Columbia Kentucky Maryland New York Ohio

Cities

BrooklynGaithersburgHudsonLexingtonPaducahWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $9,671,628
Total Giving: $502,250
Total Revenues: $549,255
Total Expenses: $609,323
Investment Income and Dividends: $258,430

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,671,628	$9,731,696	$10,192,919
Revenue	$549,255	$129,801	$-1,297,348
Expenses	$609,323	$591,024	$190,285
Qualifying Distributions	$502,250	$494,197	—
Net Investment Income	$447,830	$183,729	$135,240
Distributable Amount	$584,488	$517,275	$524,435

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Town Branch Park Inc ($300,000), Transylvania University ($100,000), Child Development Center of the Bluegrass ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF THE BLUEGRASS LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$50,000
COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,000
GOD'S PANTRY FOOD BANK LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,000
HENRY CLAY CENTER FOR STATESMANSHIP LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$2,500
JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BLUEGRASS LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,500
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BLUEGRASS LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,500
LEXINGTON HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,000
LEXINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$250
LEXINGTON THEATRE COMPANY LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$500
SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN LEXINGTON, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by three trustees:

Carol Rosenthal
Elizabeth Pitman
Jennifer Veal

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CAROL ROSENTHAL	PRESIDENT	0.4	—
ELIZABETH PITMAN	DIRECTOR	0.25	—
JENNIFER VEAL	DIRECTOR	0.25	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 54826, Lexington, KY 40555-4826

Telephone: 859-299-1291

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Rosenthal Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Arts • Education • Health associations • Youth services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from The Rosenthal Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $250,000 to $300,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Gatton Park on the Town Branch: $300,000 (for creation of a community dog park) • Transylvania University: $100,000 (for Rosenthal Complex Renovation) • Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass: $50,000 (unrestricted contribution) **Total Giving:** $502,250 in 2024

Where does The Rosenthal Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Kentucky • New York • Maryland

What size grants does The Rosenthal Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Rosenthal Foundation Inc awarded 25 grants totaling $502K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Rosenthal Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Rosenthal Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $584K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.