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The John Rosselli Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 134145549

The John Rosselli Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $82,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $55,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$55,0004$177,270
2024$82,0006$196,442

How to apply

The John Rosselli 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John Rosselli Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York4$57,000
Maryland1$15,000
Connecticut1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
New York, NY
Provide temporary shelter for the homeless$30,000
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Monkton, MD
Maintain and promote the gardens, house and facilities in keeping with the creative spirit of harvey s. Ladew for the public benefit and for educational, scientific and cultural pursuits.$15,000
New York School of Interior Design
New York, NY
Support of college's semester abroad program for students in financial need.$12,000
St Bonaventure University
St Bonaventure, NY
To help fund warming house, one of the oldest student run soup kitchens in the nation providing a meal a day to hungry, homeless and disadvantaged people.$10,000
The Little Guild
West Cornwall, CT
To support mission of rescuing, nurturing, and rehabilitating homeless animals, while also sustaining vital community program, such as vaccination clinics, a pet food supply pantry and animal welfare education programs.$10,000
The Garden Conservancy Society of Fellows
Garrison, NY
To preserve, share, and celebrate america's gardens and diverse gardening traditions for the public.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John Rosselli Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The John Rosselli Foundation give?

$82,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.

Who runs The John Rosselli Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John Rosselli (President), Mrs Bruce Williams (Vice President) and Jonathan Gargiulo (Secretary, Treasurer).

What does The John Rosselli Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and environment and conservation.

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