The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation
The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $546.
The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,250
- -49.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,083
- -66.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $78,532
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Realtors Relief Foundation ($10K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 455% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $81K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Realtors Relief Foundation Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| C a R Housing Affordability Fund Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Youth Symphony Inc El Segundo, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 | $78,532 | $2,271 | $25,814 | $15,250 | 3 | $25,749 | $546 | $5,663 |
| 2023 | $102,075 | $40,636 | $38,262 | $30,000 | 2 | $13,197 | $571 | $5,594 |
| 2022 | $100,801 | $555 | $90,808 | $81,100 | 4 | $87,243 | $490 | $5,696 |
| 2021 | $196,482 | $204,294 | $24,340 | $11,678 | 3 | $24,310 | $124,707 | $7,264 |
| 2020 | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $19 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation is led by Richard J Rosenthal, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard J Rosenthal
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Spillar
Director, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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-Spillar Charitable Foundation
How much does The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,083, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (34%).
Does The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation?
The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation reported $79K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Rosenthal-Spillar Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4525674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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