Rotonda Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rotonda Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $554,500 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$554,500
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $524,110 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $524,110 | 50 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $554,500 | 47 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
Rotonda 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 Rotonda Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $287,000 |
| Missouri | 25 | $221,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Writing Project Via Research Foundation for Sunny (FS) | General operating support/annual gift | $100,000 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC) | General operating support/annual gift | $50,000 |
| Astraea Foundation | General operating support/annual gift | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General operating support/annual gift | $25,000 |
| Partners in Health | General operating support/annual gift | $25,000 |
| Washington University - Project Arkthe Spot | General operating support/annual gift | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | General operating support/annual gift | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region | General operating support/annual gift | $20,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio - 907 Kwmu | General operating support/annual gift | $20,000 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital the Foundation for - BJC Hospiceevelyn's House | General operating support/annual gift | $15,000 |
| Moog Center for Deaf Education | General operating support/annual gift | $15,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | General operating support/annual gift | $15,000 |
| Pregnancy Justice (Fka National Advocates for Pregnant Women - Napw) | General operating support/annual gift | $15,000 |
| Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | General operating support/annual gift | $15,000 |
| Type Media Center (Fka the Nation Institute) | General operating support/annual gift | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community of Greater St Louis | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Careers Through Culinary Arts Program Inc (C-Cap) | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Laboratory for Icon & Idiom (Indiecollect) | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| St Louis Regional Public Media - Nine PBS (Ketc) | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Washington University | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital the Foundation for - BJC Hospiceevelyn's House | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| International Documentary Association | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Jazz St Louis - Jazz at the Bistro | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Lift for Life Foundation Inc | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Movement Voter Fund Via Tides Foundation | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Public Art Fund | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation (Fka Naral Pro-Choice America Foudn | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength Inc | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Washington University - Project Arkthe Spot | General operating support/annual gift | $3,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Foundation | General operating support/annual gift | $2,500 |
| Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation | General operating support/annual gift | $2,500 |
| Streetsquash Inc | General operating support/annual gift | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri | General operating support/annual gift | $1,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association - Greater St Louis Chapter | General operating support/annual gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel H Meyer
- Lauren K Macdonald
- Michael C McQuinn
- Nancy Meyer
- Roxanne H Frank
- Thomas W Meyer
Questions people ask
Does Rotonda Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rotonda Foundation give?
$554,500 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rotonda Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel H Meyer (Vice President/Director), Lauren K Macdonald (Treasurer/Secretary (As of 8/24)), Michael C McQuinn (Vice President) and Nancy Meyer (Dir/Pres(as of 8/24)/VP(THROUGH 8/24)) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rotonda Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and education.