The Roothbert Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Roothbert Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $232,500 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$232,500
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$7.0 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $231,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $218,263 | 33 | $5.6 million |
| 2023 | $231,000 | 34 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $232,500 | 34 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The Roothbert Fund Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Roothbert Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $68,905 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $35,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $28,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $21,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $14,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $14,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,095 |
| Missouri | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,905 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,095 |
Officers and trustees
- Vijay R Varma
- James G Heinegg
- Ilunga Kalala
- James A Rosengarten
- Nadjwa E L Norton
- Nathalis W Wamba
- Adler Prioly
- Abideen Oonigbanjo
- Matthew Sawh
Questions people ask
Does The Roothbert Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roothbert Fund Inc give?
$232,500 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Roothbert Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vijay R Varma (Vice President), James G Heinegg (Vice President), Ilunga Kalala (Director) and James A Rosengarten (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Roothbert Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.