The Rossotti Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rossotti Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $581,569 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,569. 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$581,569
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,569
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2024 was up from $209,905 the year before.
98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $9.8 million |
| 2023 | $209,905 | 3 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $581,569 | 54 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
The Rossotti 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rossotti Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 23 | $281,569 |
| Illinois | 23 | $230,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Society of DC | Charitable | $75,569 |
| ACLU | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Amica Center DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ascend Justice | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aspire Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bottom Line | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cathedral Choral Arts | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Bar Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Disability and Elder Law | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cabrini-Green Legal Aid | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Community Chorus | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Childrens Chorus of Washington | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Choral Arts Society of Washington | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools Chicago | Charitable | $10,000 |
| City Tutor DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Collegiate Directions | Charitable | $10,000 |
| DC Affordable Law Firm | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Flap | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fary Comer Youth Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Go Tutor Corp | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Heritage Signature Chorale | Charitable | $10,000 |
| High Jump | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Horizons Greater Washington | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Intonations Music Workshop | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ladies of Virtue | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Institute for Latino Progress | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Law Center for Better Housing | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lcedc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Levine School of Music | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Life Span | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Love Unity and Values Institute | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Math Circles of Chicago | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Merit America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New Futures DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Imigrant Justice Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| One World Education | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peoples Music School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Polished Pebbles | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Project One Ten | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles O Rossotti
- Barbara M Rossotti
Questions people ask
Does The Rossotti Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rossotti Family Foundation give?
$581,569 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Rossotti Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles O Rossotti (President, Treasurer) and Barbara M Rossotti (Secretary, Director).
What does The Rossotti Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.