Rostair Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rostair Foundation is a private foundation in St Pete Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,580 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,838 and the largest $15,000. 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$77,580
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,838
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $88,133 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,133 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $77,580 | 18 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Rostair 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 Rostair Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $41,075 |
| Florida | 2 | $16,505 |
| Missouri | 1 | $8,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polywogs Charities Inc | Various charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Healthy Newsworks | Various charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Tiny Wpa | Various charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Bridging the Gap | Various charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Bristol Riverside Theatre | Various charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Agahozo Shalom Youth Village | Various charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Snipes Farms | Various charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Upstream Alliance | Various charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Impact 100 Philadelphia | Various charitable purposes | $3,175 |
| Pickering Manor | Various charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| African American Museum of Bucks County | Various charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Various charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| St Pete Free Clinic | Various charitable purposes | $1,505 |
| The Peace Center | Various charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Casey Feldman Fdn | Various charitable purposes | $500 |
| Aoy Art Center | Various charitable purposes | $400 |
| George School | Various charitable purposes | $250 |
| Special People in Northeast Inc Spin Center | Various charitable purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd E Herman
- Robyn Herman
- Alex Herman
- Susan Herman
Questions people ask
Does Rostair Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rostair Foundation give?
$77,580 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,838.
Who runs Rostair Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd E Herman (Vice President), Robyn Herman (President), Alex Herman (Vice President) and Susan Herman (Secretary).
What does Rostair Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.