Rottman Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rottman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,900 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$130,900
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$609,886
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $144,240 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 | $105,264 | 7 | $902,352 |
| 2024 | $144,240 | 13 | $741,472 |
| 2025 | $130,900 | 10 | $609,886 |
How to apply
Rottman Family Charitable 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 Rottman Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | $70,900 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $22,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Five Foundation | Operational Purposes | $30,000 |
| Bridging Bionics | Operational Purposes | $22,500 |
| Living Stones Academy | Operational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Calvin University | Operational Purposes | $14,400 |
| Treetops Collective | Operational Purposes | $10,000 |
| All Belong Center for Inclusive Education | Operational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Operational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Celebration Fellowship | Operational Purposes | $7,500 |
| The Carter Center | Operational Purposes | $7,500 |
| ASJ Association for Just Societies | Operational Purposes | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Rottman
- Barbara Hoogenboom
- Doug Rottman
Questions people ask
Does Rottman Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rottman Family Charitable Foundation give?
$130,900 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rottman Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Rottman (President/Secretary/Treasurer), Barbara Hoogenboom (Secretary) and Doug Rottman (Director).
What does Rottman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.