The Rothman Family Foundation
The Rothman Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in West Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $200K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Rothman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rothman Family Foundation gave $38K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $37,700
- +88.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $6,283
- -37.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $200,250
- -8.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Rothman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Jazz Power Initiative ($13K). Together the top 6 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rothman Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 146% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $38K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Power Initiative New York, NY | General Purpose | $13,200 |
| Danbury Hospital Foundation Danbury, CT | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Romemu New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bridgewater Fire Department Bridgewater, CT | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy Kent, CT | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $200,250 | $23,078 | $41,424 | $37,700 | 6 | $39,450 | $23,078 | $27,051 |
| 2020 | $218,596 | $16,120 | $25,765 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $16,120 | $20,168 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rothman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rothman Family Foundation is led by Wendy H. Rothman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Wendy H. Rothman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marjorie Alfus (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Rothman Family Foundation
How much does The Rothman Family Foundation give each year?
The Rothman Family Foundation gave $38K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
What is The Rothman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rothman Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $6,250, and its average grant was $6,283, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rothman Family Foundation give grants?
The Rothman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Rothman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rothman Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rothman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rothman Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Jazz Power Initiative ($13,200), Danbury Hospital Foundation ($10,000) and Romemu ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Rothman Family Foundation?
The Rothman Family Foundation reported $200K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rothman Family Foundation?
The Rothman Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in West Palm Beach, FL. It holds $200K in total assets as of 2021.
What is The Rothman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rothman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6228195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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