Alice Rosenwald Fund
Preselected recipients only
Alice Rosenwald Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 13 | $25.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 19 | $29.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 23 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
Alice Rosenwald Fund 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 Alice Rosenwald Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 13 | $55,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Step by Step Supported Living Inc | General support | $1.3 million |
| Step by Step Supported Living Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General support | $15,000 |
| JCC Rockland | General support | $6,000 |
| Amateur Astronomers Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General support | $5,000 |
| Life Recaptured Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Life Recaptured Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Newyork-Presbyterian | General support | $5,000 |
| Newyork-Presbyterian | General support | $5,000 |
| Newyork-Presbyterian | General support | $5,000 |
| Newyork-Presbyterian | General support | $2,500 |
| Amateur Astronomers Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Ola of Eastern Long Island | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Rosenwald
- Maria Chrin
- James Ledley
- Joel Zbar
Questions people ask
Does Alice Rosenwald Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alice Rosenwald Fund give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alice Rosenwald Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Alice Rosenwald (President & Director), Maria Chrin (Vice President & Director), James Ledley (Secretary & Director) and Joel Zbar (Treasurer).
What does Alice Rosenwald Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.