Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $229,700 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$229,700
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $212,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $212,000 | 64 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $229,700 | 67 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Benjamin J Rosenthal 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.
What Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 36 | $131,700 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,500 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $9,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $8,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $10,000 |
| Principia | General support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $10,000 |
| People & Carnivores | General support | $7,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General support | $6,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | General support | $6,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | General support | $6,000 |
| Acupuncturists Without Borders | General support | $5,000 |
| Carole Robertson Learning Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| Edward Hines Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $5,000 |
| Jazz Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Magan David Adom | General support | $5,000 |
| Magan David Adom | General support | $5,000 |
| Merit School of Music | General support | $5,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $5,000 |
| The Craddle | General support | $5,000 |
| The Craddle | General support | $5,000 |
| Union of the Concerned Scientists | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| Cheasapeake Climate Action | General support | $3,500 |
| Cumberland College | General support | $3,000 |
| Elephant Sanctuary | General support | $3,000 |
| Gateway to the Great Outdoors | General support | $3,000 |
| Seeing Eye Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Uso Illinois | General support | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $2,500 |
| Automotive Mentoring Group | General support | $2,500 |
| Changing Worlds | General support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General support | $2,500 |
| Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Fat Cat Rescue | General support | $2,500 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | General support | $2,500 |
| Honor Flight Chicago | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Foulke
- Montana Foulke
- Matthew Hafter
- Roger Mandel
- Joseph Glossberg
- Sabina Broadhead
Questions people ask
Does Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation give?
$229,700 in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Foulke (President), Montana Foulke (Trustee), Matthew Hafter (Secretary) and Roger Mandel (Treasurer/Administrator) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and environment and conservation.