RTW Foundation
Accepts applications
RTW Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$72.3 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
85% of its 2024 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 | $1.7 million | 35 | $70.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 30 | $72.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Garwood 40 10th Avenue Floor 3, New York, NY 10014 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 975-8005, sg@rtwcf.org |
| What to submit | Please complete contact form on the RTW Foundation's website - https://www.rtwcf.org/contact/ |
| Restrictions | See Area of Focus on the foundation's website https://www.rtwcf.org/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What RTW Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $1,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 19 | $564,720 |
| Texas | 2 | $166,759 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $150,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $149,952 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $6,200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,400 |
| California | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Donor Advised Fund - DAF contribution | General Support | $1.5 million |
| Rare Village Foundation | General Support | $150,500 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Corporation | General Support | $150,000 |
| Washington University School of Medicine | General Support | $150,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | General Support | $149,952 |
| AIRnyc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Arete Education | General Support | $50,000 |
| Community Health Action of Staten Island | General Support | $50,000 |
| East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership | General Support | $50,000 |
| Exodus Transitional Community | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hamilton-Madison House | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mexican Coalition for the Empowerment of Youth & Families | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mixteca Organization Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | General Support | $50,000 |
| RaisingHealth Partners | General Support | $50,000 |
| BioBus Inc | General Support | $35,000 |
| Saving Mothers | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rare Village Foundation | General Support | $16,259 |
| The American Society | General Support | $5,000 |
| NYC Marathon | General Support | $2,960 |
| The GivenGain Foundation | General Support | $1,500 |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America | General Support | $1,400 |
| The American Society | General Support | $1,200 |
| Naaap Ny | General Support | $500 |
| World Connect Inc | General Support | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | General Support | $300 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General Support | $250 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General Support | $210 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General Support | $200 |
| Michael J Fox | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Roderick Wong MD
- Stephanie A Sirota
- Marti Speranza Wong
Questions people ask
Does RTW Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does RTW Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs RTW Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roderick Wong MD (Chairman), Stephanie A Sirota (President) and Marti Speranza Wong (President, Community Engagement).
What does RTW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.