Rossetter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rossetter Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $319,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$319,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $247,500 the year before.
46% 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 | $338,000 | 29 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $247,500 | 19 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $319,000 | 26 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Rossetter 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 Rossetter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 10 | $66,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $48,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $44,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $42,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Found | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General purposes | $44,000 |
| ONE22 Resource Center | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Sky Island Alliance | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Colorado Springs School | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Learning Works | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Arizona Land and Water Trust | General purposes | $13,000 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Maine Needs | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Preble Street Learning Collaborative (PSLC) | General purposes | $8,000 |
| In Her Presence | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Island Institute | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pueblo Central High School Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (Rmian) | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Coombs Outdoors | General purposes | $4,000 |
| No One Left Behind Inc | General purposes | $3,000 |
| The Center for Grieving Children | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Teens to Trails | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Artvan | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Place | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin T Rossetter
- David B Rossetter
- Jessica Kelly
- Amy C Lorenz
- Robert Kelly
- Pamela B Rossetter
- Ellen Jebb Cuthbert
- Stephen M Rossetter
- Christopher P Cuthbert
- James R Kelly
- Brian K Jones
Questions people ask
Does Rossetter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rossetter Foundation give?
$319,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Rossetter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin T Rossetter (Director), David B Rossetter (Executive Director), Jessica Kelly (Director) and Amy C Lorenz (Secretary and Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Rossetter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.