Rotter Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rotter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,260 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $5,000. 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$7,260
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$569,828
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,260 the year before.
89% 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 | $56,965 | 55 | $457,576 |
| 2024 | $5,260 | 2 | $488,167 |
| 2025 | $7,260 | 9 | $569,828 |
How to apply
Rotter Family Foundation 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.
What Rotter Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $6,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $610 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100 |
| Kansas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Road Home of Dane County | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Croal Open to Fight Ms Inc | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | General contribution | $260 |
| Midwest Career Source | General contribution | $250 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | General contribution | $250 |
| Allies in Arts - Transanta | General contribution | $200 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern Indiana | General contribution | $100 |
| Mid-America Transplant | General contribution | $100 |
| Kansas State Research & Extension Food Volunteer Program | General contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Arelene Rotter
- Sanford Rotter
- Sharon Danziger
- Ronald Rotter
Questions people ask
Does Rotter Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rotter Family Foundation Inc give?
$7,260 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Rotter Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Arelene Rotter (President, Director), Sanford Rotter (Vice-President, Director), Sharon Danziger (Secretary, Director) and Ronald Rotter (Treasurer, Director).
What does Rotter Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.