The Rothschild Foundation Inc
The Rothschild Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 56 grants totaling $1,432,058 to charitable organizations, including a school, scholarship organization, art museum, and organizations working in areas such as youth development and family services.
The Rothschild Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rothschild Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Maryland. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,432,058
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,572
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $33,970,358
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (24 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 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 states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co D Daneman Wtp Llc 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 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McDonogh School ($335K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 179 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 10% to New York, 4% to Washington, D.C., and 1% each to Minnesota and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rothschild Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 56 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 980% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $133K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDonogh School Owings Mills, MD | To Support Organization | $335,000 |
| Do Good Institute (Univ of MD College Park) College Park, MD | To Support Organization | $250,000 |
| Central Scholarship Owings Mills, MD | To Support Organization | $216,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | To Support Organization | $80,000 |
| The Giving Square Bethesda, MD | To Support Organization | $65,633 |
| Family Tree Baltimore, MD | To Support Organization | $65,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Washington, DC | To Support Organization | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | To Support Organization | $27,000 |
| Bridges Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To Support Organization | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | To Support Organization | $22,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,970,358 | $2,582,066 | $1,943,741 | $1,432,058 | 56 | $1,917,444 | $2,555,769 | $1,652,208 |
| 2023 | $32,868,702 | $285,923 | $1,693,494 | $1,259,483 | 48 | $1,639,671 | $757,524 | $2,282,435 |
| 2022 | $27,902,225 | $1,375,505 | $1,086,495 | $650,792 | 30 | $946,712 | $1,304,501 | $1,369,335 |
| 2021 | $27,210,462 | $1,269,074 | $541,330 | $132,650 | 22 | $150,361 | $1,221,749 | $1,290,271 |
| 2020 | $24,194,922 | $-2,528,988 | $597,169 | $185,580 | 23 | — | $130,467 | $1,212,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rothschild Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work: McDonogh School describes itself as a coeducational college preparatory school; the Baltimore Museum of Art says it connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, with commitments to artistic excellence and social equity; and Family Tree says it works to prevent and address child abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness. Bridges Baltimore describes its work as supporting Baltimore City youth and providing opportunities for independent-school students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 56 grants totaling $1,432,058. Grants ranged from $275 to $335,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $335,000 to McDonogh School, $250,000 to Do Good Institute, $216,000 to Central Scholarship, $80,000 to the Baltimore Museum of Art, and $65,000 to Family Tree. The filing lists the grant purposes as “to support organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 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 Foundation Inc is led by David Rothschild, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Rothschild
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Ellen R. Dame
Vice President & Director
Secretary & Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $154K (2024)
David Daneman
Secretary & Director
President & Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $154K, to David Rothschild (President/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Rothschild Foundation Inc
How much does The Rothschild Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 48 grants.
What is The Rothschild Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,572, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rothschild Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Rothschild Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (17 grants), New York, NY (14 grants), Owings Mills, MD (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Rothschild Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on The Rothschild Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization" (56 grants).
Who are The Rothschild Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include McDonogh School ($335,000), Do Good Institute (Univ of MD College Park) ($250,000) and Central Scholarship ($216,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rothschild Foundation Inc?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc reported $34.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rothschild Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rothschild 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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rothschild Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1301060. 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Rothschild Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rothschild-foundation-inc-morg_ffa36018b6864693a7868a4cad45a207
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