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Rossman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. It holds total assets of $7.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have decreased from $10.5M in 2011 to $7.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Rossman Family Foundation has made 70 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $475K and $610K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $610K distributed across 19 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $246K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, Colorado, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$246K
Based on 15 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.
Rossman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 70 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, CO.
Rossman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.1M across 70 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $246K.
Rossman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rossman Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Rossman | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beverly G Rossman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Howard M Rossman | PRES/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeremy Rossman | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
70
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ForefrontGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Civic Leadership FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Glencoe, IL | $210K | 2023 |
| Posse FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $65K | 2023 |
| Children'S Place InternationalGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| New Deal ForumGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| The Southern Poverty Law CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Montgomery, AL | $20K | 2023 |
| Lead GuitarGENERAL PURPOSES | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Accelerate ChangeGENERAL PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Albany Park Theater ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Convergence-Center For Policy ResolutionGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $12K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Media - WbezGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Compassion & ChoicesGENERAL PURPOSES | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| The Nora ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Highland Park, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Workmoney Foundation IncGENERAL PURPOSES | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Working America Education FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Infinity FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Highland Park, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Touchstones Discussion ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Annapolis, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniverstityGENERAL PURPOSES | Princeton, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Full Spectrum Features NfpGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2022 |
| American Exchange ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Sudbury, MA | $35K | 2022 |
| Education ReimaginedGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $33K | 2022 |
| Hopewell FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Families Helping Families ChicagolandGENERAL PURPOSES | Gurnee, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Innovation 80 - The Chicago Community FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Chicago Consortium For Community Engagement - UicGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2021 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public MediaGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2021 |
| The New Deal ForumGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $25K | 2021 |