Rose Foundation
Accepts applications
Rose Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,800 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,800
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$555,396
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $77,500 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 2 | $482,497 |
| 2025 | $5,800 | 3 | $555,396 |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret Rose Giltinan Co WTB C/O 1111 Superior Ave Ste 700, Cleveland, OH 44114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 363-0100 |
| What to submit | Written application required |
| Restrictions | Applications may be made only by 509(a)(1),(2), and (3) organizations. Preference is given to cuyahoga county charitable organizations. |
What Rose Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Annual fund | $3,500 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Kulas hall renovation | $2,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Rose Giltinan
- John Seich
- Elizabeth Giltinan
- Lynn Giltinan
Questions people ask
Does Rose Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rose Foundation give?
$5,800 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Rose Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Rose Giltinan (President/Treasurer), John Seich (Secretary), Elizabeth Giltinan (Trustee) and Lynn Giltinan (Trustee).
What does Rose Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.