Robert and Susan Rosenbaum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Susan Rosenbaum Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,730 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$143,730
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$590,690
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $152,545 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $188,384 | 29 | $753,044 |
| 2024 | $152,545 | 29 | $666,792 |
| 2025 | $143,730 | 28 | $590,690 |
How to apply
Robert and Susan Rosenbaum 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 Robert and Susan Rosenbaum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 16 | $48,680 |
| New York | 3 | $31,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $31,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $1,550 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Parks Conservation Ass'n | General | $35,000 |
| The Greater Washington Telecommunications Association | General | $30,000 |
| Smith College | General | $25,500 |
| Columbia Law School | General | $25,000 |
| Penn Museum | General | $5,000 |
| ACLU | General | $3,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $2,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General | $1,500 |
| Waterorg | General | $1,250 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orch | General | $1,200 |
| Cosmos Club Historic Preservtion Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Protect Democracy United | General | $1,000 |
| Signature Theater | General | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Mem Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Wamu | General | $1,000 |
| Alliance for Concerned Men | General | $625 |
| Clean and Sober Street | General | $625 |
| Abramson Scholarship Foundation | General | $500 |
| Brown Fund | General | $500 |
| Waterfire | General | $500 |
| Achievement Prep | General | $430 |
| National Historical Soc'y | General | $350 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | General | $300 |
| BCC Rescue Squad | General | $250 |
| National Museum of African American History and Culture | General | $100 |
| Norwood School | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Rosenbaum
- Susan Rosenbaum
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Susan Rosenbaum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Susan Rosenbaum Foundation give?
$143,730 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Robert and Susan Rosenbaum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Rosenbaum (President) and Susan Rosenbaum (Vice President).
What does Robert and Susan Rosenbaum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.