Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char
Preselected recipients only
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $21,000. 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$95,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $107,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $98,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $107,000 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 14 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char 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 Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $95,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Public Radio (Wnyc) | General | $21,000 |
| Cornell University Medical | General | $20,000 |
| Jewish Board of Family & Children Services in | General | $17,000 |
| Rockefeller University | General | $10,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Inst of Science | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Hearing & Communication | General | $5,000 |
| New York Public Library Astor Lennox & Tilden FDNTN | General | $5,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Fdn | General | $1,000 |
| Workmen's Circle Arbiter Ring Ring | General | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| New York Communities Fund | General | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Guild for the Blind | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General | $1,000 |
| WNETChannel 13 | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Christopher Romano
Questions people ask
Does Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee) and Christopher Romano (Co-Trustee).
What does Ruth & Samuel J Rosenwasser Char fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.