Rossman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rossman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $562,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $180,000. 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$562,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $475,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $475,000 | 18 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $562,500 | 21 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Rossman Family 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 Rossman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $340,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $74,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Leadership Foundation | General purposes | $180,000 |
| Children's Place International | General purposes | $90,000 |
| American Exchange Project | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Education Reimagined | General purposes | $34,000 |
| Albany Park Theater Project | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Chicago Public Media - Wbez | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | General purposes | $25,000 |
| New Deal Forum | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Lead Guitar | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Nora Project | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Turnout Activism | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Accelerate Change | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Chicago Community Trust | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Convergence-Center for Policy Resolution | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Elnet (European Leadership Network) | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ground Game Fund | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard M Rossman
- Beverly G Rossman
- Jeremy Rossman
- Erin Rossman
Questions people ask
Does Rossman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rossman Family Foundation give?
$562,500 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rossman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard M Rossman (Pres/Treas), Beverly G Rossman (Secretary), Jeremy Rossman (Vice President) and Erin Rossman (Vice President).
What does Rossman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.