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The Rose Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Rancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 223088744

The Rose Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $227,400 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $31,450 and the largest $162,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $239,289 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$118,6586$1.1 million
2023$239,2895$838,258
2024$227,4004$767,155

How to apply

The Rose Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Rose Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York3$220,600
Kentucky1$6,800

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Rippowam Cisqua School
bedford, NY
In Support of the School Capitol Campaign and Annual Fund Supporting Comprehensive Educational programs.$162,000
Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc
Bedford corners, NY
Spring Celebration Paddle Raise Donation and 2025 Fishers Island Auction (Inv 9590).$56,100
Lotts Creek Community School
Hazard, KY
2025 Thanksgiving Meals.$6,800
The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Inc
Mount Kisco, NY
In Support of the Food Pantry.$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Rose Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Rose Foundation Inc give?

$227,400 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $31,450.

Who runs The Rose Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Pamela S Wygod (President & Chair), Charles A Mele (Vice President/Asst Secretary), Emily Wygod Bushnell (Secretary) and Dixie Newman (Ceo & Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Rose Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.

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