Private foundation · EIN 36-7251850 · Fort Wayne, Indiana

Leona Z Rosenberg Charitable Trust

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: 18 grants paid, $608K total, median $25K. 44% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$608K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IN
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Fdn of Greater Fort WayneFort Wayne, INWomen's fund$100K
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INSummer internships$100K
LA Jewish FedLos Angeles, CAFire relief$50K
The Good People FundMilbourn, NJOperating funds$50K
Purdue Fort Wayne FoundationFort Wayne, INScholarships$50K
Ne Indiana Public RadioFort Wayne, INOperating funds$40K
Allen Co Drug & Alcohol ConsortiumFort Wayne, INOperating funds$30K
Wellspring Interfaith Social ServicFort Wayne, INBuilding remodel$25K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort WayneFort Wayne, INOperating funds$25K
Tomorrows WomenSanta Fe, NMOperating funds$25K
Friends Forever IntlDurham, NHOperating funds$25K
Jewish Comm Free ClinicSanta Rosa, CAOperating funds$13K
Listening for a ChangeSanta Rosa, CAOperating funds$13K
Cong Achduth VesholomFort Wayne, INOperating funds$13K
GlsenNew York, NYOpearting funds$13K
Advocates for Trans EqualityNew York, NYOperating funds$13K
Jewish Comm Ctr St LouisSt Louis, MOOperating funds$13K
Southern Poverty Law CtrMontgomery, ALOperating funds$13K

By state: Indiana 8 · California 3 · New Jersey 1 · New York 2 · New Mexico 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Leona Z Rosenberg Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, administered in care of Dan Zweig, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Leona Z Rosenberg Charitable Trust 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 Leona Z Rosenberg Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $608K across 18 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Leona Z Rosenberg Charitable Trust give?

Indiana (8 grants), California (3 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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