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Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1972. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $302K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, New York, Illinois. According to available records, Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation has made 169 grants totaling $256K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $58K and $73K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $73K distributed across 51 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $17K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 72 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 169 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, MA.
Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation has distributed a total of $256K across 169 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $17K.
Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan R Shapiro | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie R Wilder | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ruth E Rootberg | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TREASUR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$75K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$62K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$20K
Distribution Amount
$61K
Total: $181K
Total Grants
169
Total Giving
$256K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
72
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL FUNDING | Oklahoma City, OK | $1K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles OperaGENERAL FUNDING | Los Angeles, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Tufts CollegeGENERAL FUNDING | Somerville, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Folk Arts RajasthanGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan KetteringGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Autism SpeaksGENERAL FUNDING | Princeton, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Amherst CinemaGENERAL FUNDING | Amherst, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Smile TrainGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Hartsbrook SchoolGENERAL FUNDING | Hadley, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois College Of Medicine (Howard Tessler Endowment Fund)GENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| New England Public MediaGENERAL FUNDING | Springfield, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| AcluGENERAL FUNDING | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Thirteen - New York Public Media (Wnet)GENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| New York Public RadioGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $900 | 2023 |
| Parkinsons FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Miami, FL | $900 | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $700 | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL FUNDING | Washington, DC | $700 | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Western MassachusettsGENERAL FUNDING | Hatfield, MA | $600 | 2023 |
| Amherst Survival CenterGENERAL FUNDING | North Amherst, MA | $600 | 2023 |
| Macular Degeneration AssociationGENERAL FUNDING | Sarasota, FL | $600 | 2023 |
| Feldenkrais Guild Of North AmericaGENERAL FUNDING | Wakefield, MA | $600 | 2023 |
| International Medical CorpsGENERAL FUNDING | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cooley Dickinson Health CareGENERAL FUNDING | Northampton, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Shakespeare And CompanyGENERAL FUNDING | Lenox, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| AfromundoGENERAL FUNDING | Albuquerque, NM | $500 | 2023 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteGENERAL FUNDING | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL FUNDING | Dallas, TX | $400 | 2023 |
| Feed The ChildrenGENERAL FUNDING | Oklahoma City, OK | $400 | 2023 |
| International Myeloma FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | North Hollywood, CA | $400 | 2023 |
| American Humane AssociationGENERAL FUNDING | Washington, DC | $400 | 2023 |
| The Barak Obama FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $350 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood League Of MassachusettsGENERAL FUNDING | Boston, MA | $300 | 2023 |
| Sean Casey Animal RescueGENERAL FUNDING | Brooklyn, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| St Ann'S WarehouseGENERAL FUNDING | Brooklyn, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Disease ResearchGENERAL FUNDING | Clarksburg, MD | $205 | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumGENERAL FUNDING | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera GuildGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Atlantic Theater CompanyGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Neighborhood CatsGENERAL FUNDING | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Temple AkibaGENERAL FUNDING | Culver City, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Parkinsons Research FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Sarasota, FL | $3K | 2022 |