The Rothschild Family Charitable
The Rothschild Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including pediatric health, Indigenous education and economic participation, reproductive health, environmental protection, food access, and children’s programs.
Key facts about The Rothschild Family Charitable
In short: The Rothschild Family Charitable gave $200K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state District of Columbia. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 20-5021534
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $14,286
- Median grant
- $12,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024)
- Total assets
- $4,090,063
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 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 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
14
-17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+21.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rothschild Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Rothschild Family Charitable open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. First Nations Development Institute says it advances Indigenous peoples’ participation in the economy, while the American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in river protection and restoration (American Rivers), reproductive and complementary health care (Planned Parenthood Federation of America), child-health research (Friends of the Hospital for Sick Children Toronto), and environmental law (Earthjustice). A Walk on Water describes providing guided surf instruction as water therapy for children with special needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $200,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $12,500.
Ready to take the next step with The Rothschild Family Charitable?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar shares by recipient state were DC 25%, California 20%, Colorado 20%, Tennessee 15%, and New York 10%. The listed grants also include recipients in Oregon and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2023) to $640K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $200K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($30K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 95 (97%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To lead the way in understanding and treating childhood cancer. | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Hospital for Sick Children Toronto Inc Washington, DC | Responds to the world's worst humanitarian crisis, and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster. | $20,000 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | To help American indian students to start and stay in school. | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | To support activities to protect and promote reproductive health nationwide. | $20,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO | To Improve Economic Conditions for Native Americans. | $20,000 |
| American Rivers Washington, DC | To proterty wild rivers,restore damaged rivers & conserve clean water for people and nature. | $20,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | To protect people's health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change. | $15,000 |
| ALS Northwest Association Portland, OR | Leading the fight to cure and treat als through research, advocacy, and care services. | $10,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Hailey, ID | To protect and sustain the treasured landscapes and life-giving waters of the wood river valley and inspire love for this special place for generations to come. | $10,000 |
| Dharmachakra Kadampa Buddhist Center Palm Springs, CA | Helping people to improve their minds and develop inner peace. | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,090,063 | $179,415 | $233,544 | $200,000 |
| 2023 | $3,887,502 | $183,046 | $242,200 | $200,000 |
| 2022 | $3,580,328 | $173,937 | $283,998 | $255,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,090,063 | $3,887,502 | $3,580,328 |
| Revenue | $179,415 | $183,046 | $173,937 |
| Expenses | $233,544 | $242,200 | $283,998 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $200,000 | $200,000 | $255,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $145,871 | $140,846 | $144,939 |
| Distributable Amount | $205,902 | $185,225 | $192,617 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these board members: Tyrone Rothschild, Elyse Rothschild, Desiree Rothschild, Janie Rothschild, Dylan Webster, Robert K Sall, Kate Glassman, Alixzandra Rothschild, and Anthony Carmola.
The Rothschild Family Charitable's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alixzandra Rothschild
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Rothschild
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Rothschild
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janie Rothschild
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Glassman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert K. Sall
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone Rothschild
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Carmola
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Webster
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Damien Webster (2020) — Board Member
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 32351 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 499-2942
Frequently asked questions about The Rothschild Family Charitable
How much does The Rothschild Family Charitable give each year?
The Rothschild Family Charitable gave $200K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 17 grants.
What is The Rothschild Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Rothschild Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,286, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rothschild Family Charitable that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Rothschild Family Charitable give grants?
The Rothschild Family Charitable's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Colorado (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Rothschild Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Rothschild Family Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Rothschild Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Rothschild Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($30,000), Friends of the Hospital for Sick Children Toronto Inc ($20,000) and American Indian College Fund ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rothschild Family Charitable?
The Rothschild Family Charitable reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $206K (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 Rothschild Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rothschild Family Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rothschild Family Charitable's EIN?
The Rothschild Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5021534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rothschild Family Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Here's the math on researching The Rothschild Family Charitable by hand.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Rothschild Family Charitable's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health-access initiatives for disproportionately affected populations, including cancer, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation, in the United States and internationally. In 2024, its median grant was $134,090, though awards varied widely; it says application materials are available upon request and advises organizations to contact it about the process, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
The Yelp Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$6.2M
Grants
644
Total Given
$886K
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
Jewish Federation Bay Area funds programs that strengthen Jewish life, combat antisemitism, respond to crises, support people in need, and advance justice and inclusion. Its work focuses on the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond; 2025 grants had a median of $22,750, though amounts varied widely. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about its process, but no current opportunities are listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Chicago, IL
The foundation funds a broad range of work, including journalism, arts, Chicago communities, climate and clean energy, homelessness, human rights, and criminal justice reform. Its 2024 grants had a median of $160,000, with awards ranging from $450 to $21 million; funding is nationwide, with the largest shares going to New York, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. Application rules vary by program: some accept self-nominations or Letters of Inquiry, while others generally do not fund unsolicited proposals.
Assets
$9.3B
Grants
1,086
Total Given
$356.1M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation funds work in education, health, housing, immigration, and other community needs, primarily in Los Angeles County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations, individuals, and ideas working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work in areas such as immigrant justice, criminal justice reform, gender equity, and arts and culture, through grants around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $100,000, with amounts ranging from $45 to $15 million; it does not accept unsolicited requests by mail, email, or phone.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds work to improve health and health equity in the United States, including health policy, community health, prevention, and social justice. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to recipients across multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
Seattle Foundation
Seattle, WA
Seattle Foundation funds community-led work advancing racial and economic equity in Greater Seattle, including housing, economic opportunity, climate justice, democracy, arts, and organizing; some programs support specific medical or performing-arts needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $7 million, with a median of $6,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through program-specific applications or letters of inquiry.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
5,379
Total Given
$177.9M
More Funders in California
The Rothschild Family Charitable down — hundreds of funders to go?