The Rothschild Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Rothschild Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $335,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$335,000
- Assets$54.6 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $132,650 | 22 | $27.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 48 | $48.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 56 | $54.6 million |
How to apply
The Rothschild Foundation 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 The Rothschild Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 25 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 18 | $141,375 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $60,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $15,750 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,600 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDonogh School | To support organization | $335,000 |
| Do Good Institute (Univ of MD College Park) | To support organization | $250,000 |
| Central Scholarship | To support organization | $216,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | To support organization | $80,000 |
| The Giving Square | To support organization | $65,633 |
| Family Tree | To support organization | $65,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | To support organization | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America | To support organization | $27,000 |
| Bridges Baltimore | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To support organization | $22,400 |
| John Hopkins Medicine | To support organization | $20,000 |
| Lighthouse Annapolis | To support organization | $20,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To support organization | $18,000 |
| Planned Parenthood MD | To support organization | $15,000 |
| Walters Art Museum | To support organization | $15,000 |
| New York City Ballet | To support organization | $13,200 |
| Mecox Conservancy | To support organization | $12,500 |
| Next One Up Foundation | To support organization | $12,200 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | To support organization | $10,000 |
| High Mountain Institute | To support organization | $10,000 |
| LGBT Community Center | To support organization | $10,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | To support organization | $10,000 |
| Paul's Place | To support organization | $10,000 |
| Stage's Theater Company | To support organization | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | To support organization | $7,500 |
| Wallin Education Partners | To support organization | $5,750 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital | To support organization | $5,500 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | To support organization | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin Bound Inc | To support organization | $5,000 |
| Central Library | To support organization | $5,000 |
| El Education | To support organization | $5,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | To support organization | $5,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | To support organization | $5,000 |
| House of Ruth | To support organization | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University | To support organization | $5,000 |
| Raices | To support organization | $5,000 |
| IMPACT100 | To support organization | $4,600 |
| Friendship Circle Upper East Side | To support organization | $3,500 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | To support organization | $3,500 |
| NYU Langone Health | To support organization | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Rothschild
- Ellen R Dame
- David Daneman
Questions people ask
Does The Rothschild Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rothschild Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Rothschild Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Rothschild (President/Director), Ellen R Dame (Vice President/Director) and David Daneman (Secretary/Director).
What does The Rothschild Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.