Private foundation · EIN 20-0677267 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ernest and Irma Rose Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $220K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$220K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Orange CountyIrvine, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Jewish Federation of Orange CountyIrvine, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Orange County Music & DanceIrvine, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Orange County Music & DanceIrvine, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Orange County Music & DanceIrvine, CAGeneral operating support$20K

About this foundation

Ernest and Irma Rose Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Iff Advisors LLC, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ernest and Irma Rose Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ernest and Irma Rose Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $220K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Ernest and Irma Rose Foundation give?

California (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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