Harry & Bessye Rosenberg Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Harry & Bessye Rosenberg Charitable Trust is a private foundation in PO Box Chica, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $272,400 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $50,000. 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$272,400
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $247,800 the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $196,500 | 21 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $247,800 | 19 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $272,400 | 26 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Harry & Bessye Rosenberg Charitable Trust 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 Harry & Bessye Rosenberg Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $226,400 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metro Chicago | General support | $50,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel | General support | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General support | $25,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Adl | General support | $15,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General support | $11,000 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Studies | General support | $10,000 |
| Brandeis University | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Child & Family Services | General support | $10,000 |
| The Ark | General support | $10,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | General support | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund - Israel | General support | $10,000 |
| Keshet | General support | $7,500 |
| Maot Chitim | General support | $7,500 |
| Americal Friends of Leket Israel | General support | $5,000 |
| National Organization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | General support | $5,000 |
| Project Aid & Rescue Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center | General support | $5,000 |
| No Shame on U | General support | $3,600 |
| Camp Ramah | General support | $3,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center | General support | $2,800 |
| Northfield Food Pantry | General | $2,500 |
| Youth Services of Glenviewnorthbrook | General support | $2,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Fasd United | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Harry & Bessye Rosenberg Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry & Bessye Rosenberg Charitable Trust give?
$272,400 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Harry & Bessye Rosenberg Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Harry & Bessye Rosenberg Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.