Private foundation · EIN 87-3147290 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Deborah-Rother 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: 22 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $50K. 59% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$2.7M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Well Family Marian PlaceLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$900K
ACLU of So CaLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$250K
Planned Parenthood Fed of AmericaNew York, NYTo further organization's charitable purpose.$250K
Coalition for Humane Immigrant RightsLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$250K
National Public Radio IncWashington, DCTo further organization's charitable purpose.$250K
Esperanza Community HousingLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$100K
Mother Jones FoundationVan, WVTo further organization's charitable purpose.$100K
PBS FoundationArlington, VATo further organization's charitable purpose.$100K
Bennington CollegeBennington, VTTo further organization's charitable purpose.$75K
826 LALos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitbale purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose.$50K
Climate ResolveLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$50K
National Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYTo further organization's charitable purpose.$50K
Rodale InstituteCamarillo, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$50K
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$50K
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$50K
Family Rescue CenterCanoga Park, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$30K
Project Open HandSan Francisco, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$30K
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GATo further organization's charitable purpose.$20K
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$10K
United in HarmonyLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$10K
IcivicsCambridge, MATo further organization's charitable purpose.$10K
Project on Government OversightWashington, DCTo further organization's charitable purpose.$10K

By state: California 13 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2 · West Virginia 1 · Virginia 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

The Deborah-Rother Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Deborah-Rother 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 The Deborah-Rother Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.7M across 22 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does The Deborah-Rother Foundation give?

California (13 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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