The Rosenthal Foundation
The Rosenthal Foundation is a private foundation located in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Rosenthal Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rosenthal Foundation gave $3.8M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $343K), top state Virginia. 91% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,769,441
- +1115.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $342,676
- +1558.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $376,628
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rosenthal Foundation
- 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. Its 2024 filing says applicants should submit their name, address, and FEIN; a specific proposed request and current-year proposed budget; and a copy of their IRS exemption notification. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Because the filing is marked as a final return, these instructions should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jean Rosenthal
Mailing address: 612 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: (804) 698-0683
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rosenthal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jesse Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund ($377K). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 70 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing reports that 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (40%), Texas (10%), Tennessee (10%), Illinois (10%), and Washington, DC (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Rosenthal Foundation open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $377K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $377K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1296% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2022) to $3.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund Chattanooga, TN | Fund programorganization needs | $376,629 |
| Kate Belleman Donor Advised Fund Richmond, VA | Fund programorganization needs | $376,629 |
| Elizabeth Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund Chicago, IL | Fund programorganization needs | $376,629 |
| Amy Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund Washington, DC | Fund programorganization needs | $376,629 |
| Tom Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund Richmond, VA | Fund programorganization needs | $376,628 |
| Nancy Belleman Donor Advised Fund Richmond, VA | Fund programorganization needs | $376,628 |
| Jerry Rosenthanl Donor Advised Fund Charlottesville, VA | Fund programorganization needs | $376,628 |
| Jean Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund Kansas City, MO | Fund programorganization needs | $376,628 |
| Sarah Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund Rhinebeck, NY | Fund programorganization needs | $376,628 |
| Abigail Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund Austin, TX | Fund programorganization needs | $376,628 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $166,597 | $3,778,129 | $3,769,441 | 11 | $3,769,799 | $25,432 | $14,897 |
| 2023 | $3,623,684 | $335,512 | $313,352 | $310,000 | 15 | $310,000 | $531,072 | — |
| 2022 | $3,244,687 | $2,853,922 | $201,920 | $190,000 | 12 | $190,000 | $156,447 | $113,939 |
| 2021 | $481,466 | $13,734 | $277,870 | $270,000 | 15 | $270,000 | $172,954 | $56,090 |
| 2020 | $579,512 | $14,536 | $308,786 | $300,090 | 17 | — | $6,840 | $65,268 |
| 2019 | $896,865 | $19,682 | $236,209 | $225,010 | 12 | — | $131,081 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosenthal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — 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. Among its 2024 grants, Casa Marianella received $3,157. Casa Marianella describes its mission as welcoming displaced immigrants and promoting self-sufficiency by providing shelter and support services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $3,769,441. Grants ranged from $3,157 to $376,629, with a median of $376,628. Ten grants went to donor-advised funds, and one went to Casa Marianella.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean A Rosenthal as President, Jerry S Rosenthal and Thomas G Rosenthal as Vice-Presidents, and Nancy R Belleman as Secretary/Treasurer.
The Rosenthal Foundation is led by Jean A Rosenthal, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean A Rosenthal
President
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry S Rosenthal
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy R Belleman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G Rosenthal
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Rosenthal Foundation
How much does The Rosenthal Foundation give each year?
The Rosenthal Foundation gave $3.8M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $310K across 15 grants.
What is The Rosenthal Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rosenthal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $376,628, and its average grant was $342,676, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rosenthal Foundation that year got $377K on average.
Where does The Rosenthal Foundation give grants?
The Rosenthal Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (3 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Rosenthal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Rosenthal Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund programorganization needs" (10 grants).
Who are The Rosenthal Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rosenthal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jesse Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund ($376,629), Kate Belleman Donor Advised Fund ($376,629) and Elizabeth Rosenthal Donor Advised Fund ($376,629), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Rosenthal Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2024 grants, Casa Marianella received $3,157. Casa Marianella describes its mission as welcoming displaced immigrants and promoting self-sufficiency by providing shelter and support services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rosenthal Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is The Rosenthal Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Rosenthal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rosenthal Foundation's EIN?
The Rosenthal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6037143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Rosenthal Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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