Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$33,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$128,916
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $24,000 | 26 | $41,943 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 27 | $116,102 |
| 2025 | $33,000 | 27 | $128,916 |
How to apply
Rodgers and Hammerstein 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 Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $27,750 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $750 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center Theater | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House Foundationgoodspeed Musicals | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Signature Theatre | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Classic Stage Company | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Manhattan School of Music | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| New York City Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Playwrights Horizons | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| The National Alliance for Musical Theatre | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Theatre Development Fund | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Vineyard Theatre | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Eugene Oneill Memorial Theater Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Irish Repertory Theatre | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| New Music USA | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| New York Public Library | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| The York Theatre Company | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Transport Group Theatre Co | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $750 |
| Kaufman Music Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $750 |
| New Dramatists | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $750 |
| The Musical Theater Project Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $750 |
| Prospect Theater Company | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $500 |
| Weston Playhouse Theatre | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joshua S Rubenstein Esq
- Theodore Chapin
- Constance Beaty
- Gray Coleman
- Melinda Walsh
- Nicole Harman
Questions people ask
Does Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation give?
$33,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joshua S Rubenstein Esq (President), Theodore Chapin (Treasurer/Secretary), Constance Beaty (Vice President) and Gray Coleman (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.