The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 17 grants totaling $195,950, with listed recipients in Florida and New York.
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc gave $196K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $195,950
- -35.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,526
- -31.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $583,073
- -0.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rothschild Family 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Maddock Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 832-2239
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Israel Tennis and Ed Foundation ($28K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 122 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 44% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 726% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2026) to $479K (2022). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Tennis and Ed Foundation Deerfield Beach, FL | General Purpose | $27,800 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $27,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $26,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation Westbury, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Norton Museum West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $11,250 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| East Hampton Village Foundation East Hampton, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $9,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $583,073 | $213,436 | $214,268 | $195,950 | 17 | $204,951 | $21,287 | $28,215 |
| 2025 | $586,494 | $319,871 | $314,799 | $302,550 | 18 | $308,454 | $22,663 | $27,888 |
| 2024 | $583,299 | $184,090 | $333,328 | $316,030 | 19 | $322,797 | $13,768 | $30,338 |
| 2023 | $732,542 | $485,274 | $482,192 | $468,200 | 27 | $473,236 | $14,936 | $34,963 |
| 2022 | $731,948 | $665,842 | $503,604 | $479,340 | 41 | $484,147 | $27,416 | $33,696 |
| 2021 | $572,067 | $350,415 | $319,267 | $306,222 | 30 | — | $39,676 | $28,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations including local community, health, cultural, and Israel-related organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of supported work. United Way of Palm Beach County says its mission is to help ensure Palm Beach County residents can access education, housing, financial stability, medical care, and food. Northwell Health Foundation says it supports work including services for underserved and uninsured people, medical technology and research, and health facilities and programs. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $195,950. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $27,800, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest reported grants were $27,800 to Israel Tennis and Education Foundation, $27,000 to American Friends of Hebrew University Inc, $26,000 to United Way of Palm Beach County Inc, and $25,000 to Northwell Health Foundation. Other listed grants included $11,250 to Norton Museum and $10,000 each to American Friends of the Israel Museum, East Hampton Village Foundation, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, and Society of the Four Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Barbara Rothschild as president and director; Richard Rothschild as vice president, treasurer, and director; Barbara Michaelson as secretary and director; and David Rothschild and Robert Rothschild as vice presidents and directors.
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc is led by Barbara Rothschild, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barbara Rothschild
President & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Michaelson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Rothschild
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Rothschild
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rothschild
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc gave $196K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $303K across 18 grants.
What is The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,526, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Israel Tennis and Ed Foundation ($27,800), American Friends of Hebrew University Inc ($27,000) and United Way of Palm Beach County Inc ($26,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc?
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc reported $583K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations including local community, health, cultural, and Israel-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc?
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 Rothschild Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2413378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Rothschild Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rothschild-family-foundation-inc-morg_2b04e8115e6047e7889492cb991b06fc
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