Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
77% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 49 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 48 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | $536,000 |
| Oregon | 6 | $455,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $350,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha House | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Peer Tribe Foundation | General operating support | $310,000 |
| Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center | General operating support | $106,000 |
| Adulting Irl | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Tahoe Youth & Family Center | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Outside the Frame | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Caron Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Indigenous Wellness Alliance Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| True Colors United | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pinoleville Pomo Nation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Brava | General operating support | $10,000 |
| On the Inside | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Regional Task Force on Homelessness | General operating support | $10,000 |
| North Coast Opportunities Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Pride Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Our Time to Act United | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Somali Bantu Association of America | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Epiphany Women in Focus | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Phatcamp Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Issa Vibe Nonprofit | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Viet Voices | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pillars of the Community | General operating support | $10,000 |
| A New Path | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Queer Sol Collective | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Sidewalk Project | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Somos Familia Valle | General operating support | $10,000 |
| San Diego Hunger Coalition | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nile Sisters Development | General operating support | $10,000 |
| License to Freedom | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Operation Hope-North County | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Humble Design Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Equality Alliance of San Diego County | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mesa Grande Indian Housing Authority | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Spaces | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Housing 4 the Homeless | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Transfamily Support Services | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rise Up Industries | General operating support | $10,000 |
| La Posta Band of Mission Indians | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jason Satterfield
- Danielle Crowell
- Tobi Travis
- Sean Haleen
- Leslie Shapiro
Questions people ask
Does Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jason Satterfield (Co-Executive Director), Danielle Crowell (Co-Executive Director), Tobi Travis (Trustee) and Sean Haleen (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and arts and culture.