Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,800 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $14,500 and the largest $78,000. 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$191,800
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$14,500
- Largest grant$78,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $159,970 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $146,725 | 7 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $159,970 | 10 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $191,800 | 8 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg 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 Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $78,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $49,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $39,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $24,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition | $78,000 |
| Tiferet Center | Charitable | $48,000 |
| Broad Street Review | Charitable | $24,000 |
| One World | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Cooperative Development Institute | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Humboldt Area Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $1,800 |
| Greennfields Center School | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Rottenberg
- Sharon Trulock
- Melvin Spitz Cpa
Questions people ask
Does Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation give?
$191,800 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $14,500.
Who runs Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Rottenberg (President/Chairman), Sharon Trulock (Secretary) and Melvin Spitz Cpa (Treasurer).
What does Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.