Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc is a private foundation in Islesboro, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $343,805 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$343,805
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $248,805 the year before.
44% 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 | $248,805 | 32 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $343,805 | 41 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc 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 Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $177,000 |
| California | 3 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $35,000 |
| Maine | 10 | $23,805 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Justice | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Just Leadership USA Inc | General Operating Support | $42,500 |
| Free Our Vote Inc | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Muso | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Abundance Network Foundation | Abundance Network National $10,000; New York Fund $5,000 | $15,000 |
| The Pierpont Morgan Library (dba The Morgan Library & Museum) | General Operating Support | $11,000 |
| Closegap | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| FREER Records | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Islesboro Community Center | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Jail Project of Texas | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Medical Justice Alliance | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Just Impact Fund donor-advised fund | $10,000 |
| New Politics Leadership Academy Inc | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Scrutinize (Urban Justice Center) | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Solarapp Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Zealous (The Tides Center) | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| ProPublica | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Billion Oyster Project | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Center for Biologic Diversity | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Island Institute | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Make the Road NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| National Coalition against Censorship | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| OpenSecrets (fka Center for Responsive Politics) | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| PEN America | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Weld Seattle | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Measures for Justice Institute | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| The Red Hook Daily Catch Inc | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Epiphany Early Learning Program | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Inc | Open Hearts Initiative | $1,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Islesboro Island Land Trust | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Beacon Project | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Islesboro Community Fund | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Panorama Global (fbo The Ascend Fund) | The Ascend Fund $500 | $500 |
| South End Seattle Arts Center (dba ReVision Arts) | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Islesboro Ambulance Association | General Operating Support | $105 |
| Friends of the Alice L Pendleton Library | General Operating Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- William Rothschild
- Peter Rothschild
- Katherine Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc give?
$343,805 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William Rothschild (Director), Peter Rothschild (Director) and Katherine Jackson (Director).
What does Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.