Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,937 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $675 and the largest $15,479. 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$59,937
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$675
- Largest grant$15,479
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $62,416 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,416 | 43 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $59,937 | 40 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Philip & Myn Rootberg 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 Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $17,879 |
| Illinois | 4 | $14,300 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $12,454 |
| New York | 10 | $8,700 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,400 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,200 |
| Florida | 2 | $979 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Opera | General funding | $15,479 |
| Jewish United Fund | General funding | $12,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | General funding | $4,200 |
| Folk Arts Rajasthan | General funding | $3,000 |
| Amherst Cinema | General funding | $1,500 |
| Autism Speaks | General funding | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General funding | $1,500 |
| American Film Institute | General funding | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General funding | $1,400 |
| Smile Train | General funding | $1,400 |
| Hartsbrook School | General funding | $1,200 |
| University of Illinois College of Medicine (Howard Tessler Endowment Fund) | General funding | $1,200 |
| New England Public Media | General funding | $1,100 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General funding | $1,000 |
| Wnet - 13 | General funding | $1,000 |
| ACLU | General funding | $900 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | General funding | $779 |
| American Red Cross | General funding | $700 |
| Amherst Survival Center | General funding | $700 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General funding | $700 |
| Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | General funding | $650 |
| Feldenkrais Guild of North America | General funding | $600 |
| Cooley Dickinson Health Care | General funding | $554 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General funding | $550 |
| Afromundo | General funding | $500 |
| International Medical Corps | General funding | $500 |
| Shakespeare and Company | General funding | $500 |
| American Heart Association | General funding | $400 |
| International Myeloma Foundation | General funding | $400 |
| Wnyc - New York Public Radio | General funding | $400 |
| St Judd Children's Research Hospital | General funding | $400 |
| American Humane Association | General funding | $300 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | General funding | $225 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | General funding | $200 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | General funding | $200 |
| Sean Casey Animal Rescue | General funding | $200 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | General funding | $200 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General funding | $200 |
| Neighborhood Cats | General funding | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General funding | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth E Rootberg
- Susan R Shapiro
- Leslie R Wilder
Questions people ask
Does Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation give?
$59,937 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $675.
Who runs Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ruth E Rootberg (President/Director/Treasur), Susan R Shapiro (Secretary/Director) and Leslie R Wilder (Vice President/Director).
What does Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.