The Rothschild Foundation Inc
The Rothschild Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $8,553 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, arts, and medical and charitable services.
The Rothschild Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rothschild Foundation Inc gave $9K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $534.563), mostly in New Jersey. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,553
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $535
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $36,309
- -19.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rothschild Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 241 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Phone: (609) 860-2990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rothschild Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Raritan Yacht Club Junior Sailing ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s reported distribution of grant dollars by recipient state was New Jersey 50%, Oklahoma 14%, New York 9%, Virginia 8%, and Florida 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rothschild Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $233; repeat grants $715. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $425 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 950% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $12K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raritan Yacht Club Junior Sailing Perth Amboy, NJ | Education | $2,250 |
| George Street Playhouse New Brunswick, NJ | Arts | $1,205 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Owasso, OK | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Childfund International Richmond, VA | Charitable | $648 |
| Alzheimer's Association New York, NY | Medical | $500 |
| Shriner's Hospitals Tampa, FL | Medical | $500 |
| Grounds for Sculpture Hamilton Twp, NJ | Arts | $350 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Medical | $250 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Stonington, CT | Education | $250 |
| State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ | Arts | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,309 | — | $8,553 | $8,553 | 16 | — | — |
| 2023 | $45,162 | $20,000 | $10,374 | $10,371 | 22 | — | — |
| 2021 | $28,038 | $20,000 | $11,081 | $11,081 | 26 | $11,081 | $1,167 |
| 2020 | $19,369 | $15,000 | $12,398 | $12,350 | 22 | — | $890 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity supporting Raritan Yacht Club Junior Sailing’s sailing lessons to build character and leadership skills, and George Street Playhouse as an arts and cultural institution. It also describes support for Folds of Honor Foundation’s educational scholarships for qualifying spouses and dependent children of fallen or disabled military members and first responders.
Grantee descriptions offer further examples of the kinds of organizations supported. George Street Playhouse says its mission is to enrich people’s lives through quality theatre and theatre education. Grounds For Sculpture describes its work as combining art and welcoming spaces to engage visitors. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The Coast Guard Foundation describes programs in education, morale, wellness, recognition, and support for Coast Guard spouses and children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $8,553. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $2,250, with a median of $250. Among the largest reported grants were $2,250 to Raritan Yacht Club Junior Sailing, $1,205 to George Street Playhouse, and $1,200 to Folds of Honor Foundation. Other reported grants included $648 to Childfund International and $500 each to the Alzheimer’s Association and Shriner’s Hospitals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Rothschild as President, Sheila Rothschild as Secretary, and Martin Galuskin as Treasurer.
The Rothschild Foundation Inc is led by Alan Rothschild, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Rothschild
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Rothschild
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Galuskin
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
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 Rothschild Foundation Inc
How much does The Rothschild Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc gave $9K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $10K across 22 grants.
What is The Rothschild Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $535, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rothschild Foundation Inc that year got $233 on average.
Where does The Rothschild Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (14%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Brunswick, NJ (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Rothschild Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Rothschild Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants), "Medical" (4 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Rothschild Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Raritan Yacht Club Junior Sailing ($2,250), George Street Playhouse ($1,205) and Folds of Honor Foundation ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rothschild Foundation Inc?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc reported $36K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What does The Rothschild Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity supporting Raritan Yacht Club Junior Sailing’s sailing lessons to build character and leadership skills, and George Street Playhouse as an arts and cultural institution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rothschild Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5147067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rothschild 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 September 2026.
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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