The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41

Private foundation · Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 23-6261858
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The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports 17 grants totaling $194,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in youth rights, refugee support, education, violence prevention, and human rights and the environment.

Key facts about The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41

In short: The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 gave $195K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), top state Pennsylvania. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
23-6261858
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$194,500
Grants made (2026)
17
Average grant
$11,441
Median grant
$7,500
New grantees (estimate)
13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2026; small sample)
Total assets
$3,345,932
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$195K

+6.3% YoY

Grant Count

17

+13.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-6.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 reported a distributable amount of $201K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2026

In 2026, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.

  • 88% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
  • In 2026 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 (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Juvenile Law Center says it fights for young people’s rights, dignity, equity, and opportunity and works to reduce harm from child welfare and justice systems. HIAS describes its mission as welcoming and supporting forcibly displaced people. World Learning says it works toward a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world through education, development, and exchange.

Other 2026 grantees describe missions that include ending violence against women and children (Futures Without Violence), providing a liberal arts education for women (Wellesley College), and protecting human rights and the environment (EarthRights International). The fund also made grants with purposes identified as low-income scholarships.

Grantmaking

In 2026, the fund reported 17 grants totaling $194,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants included $50,000 to Juvenile Law Center, $25,000 to Brennan Center for Justice, and $15,000 each to Human Rights Watch–Lois Fund and HIAS. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to World Learning, Wellesley College, Futures Without Violence, and Planned Parenthood Federation of; $7,500 to EarthRights International; and $7,000 to Haverford College.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (33%), New York (21%), and Washington, DC (14%). Massachusetts and Maryland each accounted for 8%.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.

Cities

PhiladelphiaNew YorkWashingtonBrooklineLynchburgSilver SpringWellesleyHaverfordSan FranciscoBrattlebroClevelandBrattleboroOberlinBostonGlenside

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K15 grants2020 15 grants2021 16 grants2022 15 grants2023 14 grants2024 15 grants2025 17 grants2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2020) to $195K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $195K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

Juvenile Law Center: $50KJuvenile Law Center$50KBrennan Center for Justice: $25KBrennan Center for Justice$25KHuman Rights Watch- Lois Fund: $15KHuman Rights Watch- Lois Fund$15KHias: $15KHias$15KWorld Learning: $10KWorld Learning$10KWellesley College: $10KWellesley College$10KFutures Without Violence: $10KFutures Without Violence$10KPlanned Parenthood Federation of: $10KPlanned Parenthood Federationof$10KEarthRights International: $8KEarthRights International$8KHaverford College: $7KHaverford College$7K

The largest 2026 recipient was Juvenile Law Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $160K.

Grant Size Distribution

77 grants across all recorded years

72<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 77 (94%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Juvenile Law Center Philadelphia, PAGeneral Charitable Purposes$50,000
Brennan Center for Justice New York, NYGeneral Charitable Purposes$25,000
Human Rights Watch- Lois Fund New York, NYLois Fund HRW Children's$15,000
Hias Silver Spring, MDGeneral Charitable Purposes$15,000
World Learning Brattlebro, VTScholarships: Low-Income$10,000
Wellesley College Wellesley, MAScholarships: Low-Income$10,000
Futures Without Violence San Francisco, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$10,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of Washington, DCGeneral Charitable Purposes$10,000
EarthRights International Washington, DCGeneral Charitable Purposes$7,500
Haverford College Haverford, PAGeneral Charitable Purposes$7,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2026 $3,345,932 $354,377 $216,935 $194,500 (17 grants)
2025 $3,208,347 $276,440 $210,846 $183,000 (15 grants)
2024 $3,149,554 $293,626 $191,404 $176,000 (14 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$3,345,932$3,208,347$3,149,554
Revenue$354,377$276,440$293,626
Expenses$216,935$210,846$191,404
Qualifying Distributions$198,000$186,500$179,500
Net Investment Income$339,287$264,325$284,099
Distributable Amount$200,570$186,824$175,945

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2026 filing lists Ann Rosewater as vice chairman and secretary, Elizabeth R Snyder as chairman and assistant secretary, and Karen Rosewater as trustee.

The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 is led by Elizabeth R Snyder, Chairman & Assistant Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Elizabeth R Snyder

    Chairman & Assistant Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Rosewater

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Ann Rosewater

    Vice Chairman & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Lewis Rosewater (2020–2025) — Vice Chairman & Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: C/O Glenmede Trust Co Na 1650 Ma, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 419-6000

Frequently asked questions about The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41

How much does The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 give each year?

The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 gave $195K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $183K across 15 grants.

What is The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41's typical grant size?

The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,441, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 that year got $5K on average.

Where does The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 give grants?

The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).

Does The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 give general operating support?

Yes: 76% of The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41's largest grantees?

The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41's largest 2026 grantees include Juvenile Law Center ($50,000), Brennan Center for Justice ($25,000) and Human Rights Watch- Lois Fund ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41?

The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $201K (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 Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 fund?

No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41's EIN?

The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6261858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Does The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41 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 September 2026.

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