Private foundation · EIN 87-2351704 · Walnut Creek, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rothenberg Endowment Fund

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $388K total, median $388K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$388K
Median grant
$388K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Bnai ShalomWalnut Creek, CAOperating Expenses$388K

About this foundation

Rothenberg Endowment Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Walnut Creek, California, administered in care of Craig L Judson, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Rothenberg Endowment Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Rothenberg Endowment Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $388K across 1 grants, a median of $388K.

Where does Rothenberg Endowment Fund give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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