Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,375 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $11,675. 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$88,375
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$11,675
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $90,925 the year before.
0% 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 | $109,020 | 30 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $90,925 | 33 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $88,375 | 31 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Samuel & Rose Mitchell 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 Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $79,050 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,575 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation of Emanu-El | To further the mission of the organization | $11,675 |
| Lupus | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,750 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,250 |
| NYU Medical Center | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,075 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| American Tech Society | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Chara Fdn | To further the mission of the organization | $3,000 |
| Frick Museum | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Hand in Hand | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Jump Start | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Mt Sinai School of Medicine | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| New York Presbyterian | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| NYU AIDS Research | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Scan Foundation | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Wild Life Conservation Society | To further the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Wildermess Society | To further the mission of the organization | $3,000 |
| Whitney Museum | To further the mission of the organization. | $2,550 |
| Ada Fdn | To further the mission of the organization. | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | To further the mission of the organization. | $2,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | To further the mission of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloans Kettering Hospital | To further the mission of the organization. | $2,500 |
| NYU Physical Therapy | To further the mission of the organization. | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | To further the mission of the organization. | $2,250 |
| Brooklyn Museum | To further the mission of the organization. | $2,175 |
| Richard Tucker Music | To further the mission of the organization | $1,725 |
| Maltz Theatre | To further the mission of the organization. | $1,575 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | To further the mission of the organization. | $1,500 |
| Mt Carmel Cemetery | To further the mission of the organization. | $1,350 |
| Emilen Theatre | To further the mission of the organization. | $1,150 |
| Mostly Mozart | To further the mission of the organization. | $850 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Heffron
- Ann Polansky
- Nancy K Greene
Questions people ask
Does Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation give?
$88,375 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Heffron (President), Ann Polansky (Secretary) and Nancy K Greene (Treasurer).
What does Samuel & Rose Mitchell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.