The Rosewood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rosewood Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $429,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$429,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $377,500 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $369,250 | 27 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $377,500 | 28 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $429,000 | 34 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
The Rosewood 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 Rosewood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $185,000 |
| New York | 4 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $45,000 |
| California | 3 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $14,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Support college programs | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Academy | Support education programs | $45,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | For tuition assistance for underprivileged students | $25,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | To contribute to the annual fund and general endowment fund | $20,000 |
| Access Reproductive Care - Southeast Inc | To provide access for reproductive care services | $15,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | To provide access for reproductive care services | $15,000 |
| Fund Texas Choice | To provide access for reproductive care services in texas | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To support health centers for women | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Community Thrift Store | Support programs to assist the poor | $15,000 |
| Access Institute for Psychological Services | To improve access for mental health services | $10,000 |
| Allegheny Rivertrail Park | For the expansion of aspinwall riverfront park | $10,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund | To promote education choice | $10,000 |
| Cope Family Support Center Inc | To support couseling options and parent education programs for families in need | $10,000 |
| Empowers Africa | To contribute to the african bush camps foundation | $10,000 |
| Eye & Ear Foundation | For tinnitus research fund in the pittsburgh hearing research center | $10,000 |
| Fox Families Care | Support education programs | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County | To build family homes for those in need | $10,000 |
| Hekima Place | Support children's home and education in kenya | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | To support residents of the homeless shelter | $10,000 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | To provide mental health services at urban promise academy | $10,000 |
| Shady Side Academy- Blue & Gold Fund | Support for students and programs | $10,000 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Contribution to the scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| The Blessing Board | To provide free household items for those in need | $10,000 |
| The Frick Pittsburgh | Support education programs | $10,000 |
| The Leveen-Roach Scholarship Fund | Contribution to the scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | To contribute to the university center for social and urban research | $10,000 |
| Village Lutheran Church | Support for students and programs | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | To support alzheimers research | $5,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Pittsburgh | To support programming for students | $5,000 |
| Bridge Builders Houston | To support programming for students | $5,000 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation | Scholarship fund to improve education opportunities | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | For research for cancer treatments | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | Contribution to the camp la junta fund | $5,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | Support for students and programs | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John B Fisher
- Diane M Fisher
- Patrick S Fisher
- George B Fisher
- John R Fisher
- Michael G Fisher
Questions people ask
Does The Rosewood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rosewood Foundation give?
$429,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Rosewood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John B Fisher (Trustee), Diane M Fisher (Trustee), Patrick S Fisher (Trustee) and George B Fisher (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Rosewood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.