The Rosenthal Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker 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.

Key facts about The Rosenthal Foundation Inc

EIN: 61-1161776
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $502,250
Grants made (2024): 25
Average grant: $20,090
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $9,671,628
Primary geography: Kentucky (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Rosenthal Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Rosenthal Foundation Inc's 25 itemized 2024 grants were Kentucky (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (21 grants). 72% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Rosenthal Foundation Inc gives

81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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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 $496K (99%)

Maryland $5K (1%)

District of Columbia $1K (0%)

New York $500 (0%)

Share of all 25 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Kentucky Maryland New York Ohio

Cities

LexingtonPaducahWashingtonBrooklynGaithersburgHudson

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 recipients include Town Branch Park Inc ($300,000), Transylvania University ($105,000 across 2 grants), Child Development Center of the Bluegrass ($50,500 across 2 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TOWN BRANCH PARK INC Lexington, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO FUND THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY DOG PARK (FINAL PLEDGE PAYMENT)	$300,000
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY Lexington, KY	TO FUND ROSENTHAL COMPLEX RENOVATION PLEDGE (PMT. 3 OF 3)	$100,000
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF THE BLUEGRASS Lexington, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$50,000
TEMPLE ADATH ISRAEL Lexington, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$20,000
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY Lexington, KY	TO FUND THE ROSENTHAL SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Lexington, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) CHARITY TO FUND ROSENTHAL SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA FOUNDATION Gaithersburg, MD	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$5,000
HENRY CLAY CENTER FOR STATESMANSHIP Lexington, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$2,500
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Lexington, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) CHARITY FOR USE BY THE SANDERS-BROWN CENTER ON AGING FOUNDATION	$2,500
JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BLUEGRASS Lexington, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,500

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

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS 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.