The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc
The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and describes a transfer of its assets to The Rothschild Foundation, Inc. as part of a planned merger and/or integration, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc gave $62K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $61,550
- -83.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- -80.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $8,793
- -16.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (82% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co D Daneman Wtp Llp 7 St Paul S, Baltimore, MD 21202-1636
Phone: (212) 931-5303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was McDonogh School ($25K). Together the top 7 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 96 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 16% to Minnesota, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 206% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2023) to $379K (2022). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDonogh School Owing Mills, MD | To Support Organization | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | To Support Organization | $11,500 |
| Stages Theater Company Hopkins, MN | To Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore, MD | To Support Organization | $5,000 |
| Roots Africa College Park, MD | To Support Organization | $5,000 |
| Fuelfund of Maryland Timonium, MD | To Support Organization | $4,000 |
| Jewish Community Center in Manhattan New York, NY | To Support Organization | $1,050 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $87,610 | $123,088 | $61,550 | 7 | $78,787 | $141,578 | $38,295 |
| 2022 | $8,573,746 | $458,389 | $633,795 | $378,500 | 36 | $399,064 | $433,195 | $418,740 |
| 2021 | $5,908,024 | $1,548,479 | $384,828 | $295,750 | 39 | $307,491 | $1,520,633 | $111,411 |
| 2020 | $6,874,509 | $-228,385 | $272,570 | $173,731 | 14 | — | $115,877 | $352,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2023 grants included support for a school, an art museum, an arts high school, and an organization working to address hunger and poverty in Africa. McDonogh School describes itself as a coeducational, college-preparatory independent school. The Baltimore Museum of Art says it connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, with a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity. ROOTS Africa describes its mission as combating hunger and poverty in Africa by connecting U.S. academic institutions and experts with farming communities. The Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation says it provides financial assistance to the Baltimore School for the Arts.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $61,550. Grants ranged from $1,050 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants were $25,000 to McDonogh School, $11,500 to the Baltimore Museum of Art, and $10,000 to Stages Theater Company. It also awarded $5,000 each to Baltimore School for the Arts and ROOTS Africa, $4,000 to Fuelfund of Maryland, and $1,050 to the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists David Rothschild as president and director, Ellen R Dame as vice president and director, and David Daneman as secretary and director.
The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc is led by David Rothschild, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Rothschild
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Daneman
Secretary & Director
President & Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen R. Dame
Vice President & Director
Secretary & Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc gave $62K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $379K across 36 grants.
What is The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,793, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization" (7 grants).
Who are The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include McDonogh School ($25,000), Baltimore Museum of Art ($11,500) and Stages Theater Company ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2023 grants included support for a school, an art museum, an arts high school, and an organization working to address hunger and poverty in Africa. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1492357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Rothschild Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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