Billy Rose Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Billy Rose Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville Centre, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $800,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$800,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $803,200 the year before.
50% 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 | $787,500 | 35 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $803,200 | 34 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $800,000 | 33 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Billy Rose Foundation PO Box 688, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 442-5413 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter summarizing the need for support and how much funding would be used (if awarded). Also, to be included is a copy of the IRS ruling stating that the organization is a charity and copies of any recent articles of publicity. |
| Restrictions | Organizations described in section 170(c) of the irc of 1954/1986. |
What Billy Rose Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $555,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $35,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Israel Museum | General Support | $100,000 |
| Dancing Dream | General Support | $50,000 |
| University of Santa Barbara Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| National Dance Institute | General Support | $50,000 |
| American Composers Forum | General support | $46,000 |
| Arlekin Player Theatre | General Support | $40,000 |
| Loyola School | General Support | $30,000 |
| Fordham University | General support | $30,000 |
| NYU Langone Hassenfield Children's Hospital | General support | $30,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson Unity Walk | General support | $30,000 |
| Mark Morris Dance Group | General support | $25,000 |
| International Pre-Schools | General support | $25,000 |
| The School of American Ballet | General support | $25,000 |
| The Frick Collection | General support | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General Support | $25,000 |
| Gina Gibney Dance Inc | General Support | $22,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ | General support | $20,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra | General support | $20,000 |
| NY Philharmonic Very Young Composers Program | General support | $20,000 |
| NYC Children's Theatre | General Support | $20,000 |
| NYU Tisch School of Arts Future Dancers | General Support | $20,000 |
| The In Series Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| Embassy Series | General Support | $10,000 |
| MyFace | General support | $10,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| The Field - Mary John Frank Dance Initiative | General support | $10,000 |
| Mt Sinai Health System Dubin Breast Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Children | General Support | $10,000 |
| Discovery Institute | General Support | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Oratorio Society of Queens | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Composers Forum | General Support | $4,000 |
| Hamptons International Film Festival | General Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Wohlstetter
- James McNasby
- Gregory Little
- Kathleen A Fisk
- Thomas Walsh
- Sylvie Cherry
Questions people ask
Does Billy Rose Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Billy Rose Foundation Inc give?
$800,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Billy Rose Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Wohlstetter (Vice Chairman), James McNasby (Chairman), Gregory Little (Treasurer) and Kathleen A Fisk (SECRETARY & Asst. Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Billy Rose Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.