The Deborah Rose Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Deborah Rose Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.6 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $5.6 million | 16 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 17 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Deborah Rose 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 The Deborah Rose Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $80,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $3.1 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $636,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $616,360 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $280,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Africa Foundation | Charity | $2.9 million |
| The Kennedy Center | Charity | $566,360 |
| John Hopkins University | Charity | $510,000 |
| President Fellows Harvard College | Charity | $200,000 |
| Temple Isaiah | Charity | $150,000 |
| Friends Community School | Charity | $126,000 |
| Sakshi Foundation | Charity | $80,000 |
| National Bonsai Foundation | Charity | $50,000 |
| The Online Journalism Project | Charity | $50,000 |
| Web du Bois Museum Foundation | Charity | $50,000 |
| Corporate Accountability | Charity | $30,000 |
| Dwight Hall at Yale | Charity | $25,000 |
| Morys Preservation Inc | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Concord Review | Charity | $25,000 |
| Kigali Reading Center Inc | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Cu Foundation | Charity | $20,000 |
| Bronx Childrens Museum | Charity | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Rose
Questions people ask
Does The Deborah Rose Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Deborah Rose Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Deborah Rose Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Rose (President/Director/Treasurer).
What does The Deborah Rose Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.