Rochman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rochman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $127,440 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$127,440
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $219,550 the year before.
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,550 | 24 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $127,440 | 20 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Rochman 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 Rochman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $95,840 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $26,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,250 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Chron's & Colitis Foundation | General purposes | $27,500 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Foundation (Musc) | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Am Shalom | General purposes | $4,250 |
| The Greg Olsen Foundation | General purposes | $4,250 |
| Hope Chicago | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Charles M Schwartz Memorial Foundation | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Kiawah Cares Foundation | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Sga Youth & Family Services | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Ark Chicago | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life - University of Illinois | General purposes | $540 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless | General purposes | $500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | General purposes | $500 |
| The Street Smarts | General purposes | $500 |
| The Hap Foundation | General purposes | $250 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General purposes | $200 |
| Christmas Commandos | General purposes | $100 |
| Glencoe Youth Services | General purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Randall I Rochman
- Elizabeth T Rochman
- Richard Rochman
- Shirley Rochman
- Barton C Rochman
Questions people ask
Does Rochman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rochman Charitable Foundation give?
$127,440 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Rochman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Randall I Rochman (President), Elizabeth T Rochman (Vice President), Richard Rochman (Vice President) and Shirley Rochman (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rochman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.