The Rothman Foundation
The Rothman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Miami Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Rothman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rothman Foundation gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,680
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,085
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $77,228
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Rothman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($15K). Together the top 8 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rothman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 782% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $37K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Talmudic University Miami Beach, FL | Contribution | $5,300 |
| Friends of Lubavitch Miami, FL | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Lubavitch Educational Center Miami, FL | Contribtuioncontribution | $1,250 |
| Miami Beach Community Kollel Miami Beach, FL | Contribution | $250 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Lakeview Miami Beach, FL | Contribution | $180 |
| Helping Hands Food Co Op Miami, FL | Contribution | $100 |
| Shabbat Shalom FAX of Life Inc Miami Beach, FL | Contribution | $100 |
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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 | $77,228 | $5,377 | $26,483 | $24,680 | 8 | $24,680 | $3,593 | $3,157 |
| 2023 | $98,334 | $3,129 | $26,739 | $24,698 | 9 | $24,698 | $1,345 | $5,362 |
| 2022 | $121,944 | $19,924 | $34,358 | $31,340 | 6 | $31,340 | $18,469 | $6,214 |
| 2021 | $136,378 | $9,588 | $31,441 | $27,885 | 7 | — | $7,857 | $7,999 |
| 2020 | $158,231 | $11,244 | $40,912 | $37,280 | 9 | — | $9,504 | $8,543 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rothman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rothman Foundation is led by Arnold Rothman, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold Rothman
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Rothman Foundation
How much does The Rothman Foundation give each year?
The Rothman Foundation gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 9 grants.
What is The Rothman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rothman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $3,085, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rothman Foundation give grants?
The Rothman Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami Beach, FL (5 grants) and Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does The Rothman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Rothman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are The Rothman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rothman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($15,000), Talmudic University ($5,300) and Friends of Lubavitch ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rothman Foundation?
The Rothman Foundation reported $77K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rothman Foundation's EIN?
The Rothman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6905449. 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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