Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens Diseases
Preselected recipients only
Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens Diseases is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.1 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $137,500 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.1 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$137,500
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $2.2 million | 11 | $42.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 7 | $40.0 million |
| 2025 | $5.1 million | 9 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens Diseases 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.
What Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens Diseases funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $3.5 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $361,650 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $137,500 |
| New York | 1 | $70,899 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ella Riley Adler Foundation Inc | Education | $3.0 million |
| Yale University | Science educational support | $1.0 million |
| University of Miami | Science educational support | $400,000 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance | Further tsc research | $361,650 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Cognitive science research | $137,500 |
| Columbia University | Science educational support | $70,899 |
| The Lam Foundation | Lam research | $50,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School | Science education support | $50,000 |
| The Country School | Science educational support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan M Rothberg
- Noah Rothberg
- Elana Rothberg
Questions people ask
Does Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens Diseases accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens Diseases give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $137,500.
Who runs Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens Diseases?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan M Rothberg (Trustee), Noah Rothberg (Trustee) and Elana Rothberg (Trustee).
What does Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens Diseases fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.