Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $451,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$451,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $356,511 | 8 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 8 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $451,000 | 15 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable 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 Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $175,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $135,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acwis - National Office Science | General | $100,000 |
| American Psychological Foundation | General | $70,000 |
| Princeton University - Center for Jewish Life | General | $50,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | General | $50,000 |
| Adas Isreal Congregation | General | $35,000 |
| The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $30,000 |
| Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York Inc | Persian jewish project | $20,000 |
| NAMI Illinois | General | $20,000 |
| The Kennedy Forum Illinois | General | $20,000 |
| Thresholds | General | $20,000 |
| American Board of Professional Psychology Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General | $10,000 |
| Golda Meir House Museum & Education Center | General | $10,000 |
| Wnyc Leadership Circle | General | $5,000 |
| Foundation to Advance Interfaith Trust & Harmony | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth Rom-Rymer
- Symi Rom-Rymer
- Gary Eisendorf
Questions people ask
Does Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation give?
$451,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beth Rom-Rymer (Director), Symi Rom-Rymer (Director) and Gary Eisendorf (Director).
What does Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.