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The Irving & Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. Total assets have grown from $3.7M in 2011 to $6.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, New York, District of Columbia. According to available records, The Irving & Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 25 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $706K in 2021 to $343K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K, with an average award of $42K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Illinois, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 9 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.
The Irving & Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, IL.
The Irving & Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $42K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K.
The Irving & Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Irving & Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Rom-Rymer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Symi Rom-Rymer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Eisendorf | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$42K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton UniversityGLOBAL HEALTH AND POLICY FUND | Princeton, NJ | $100K | 2022 |
| Acwis - National Office ScienceGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| American Psychological FoundationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $70K | 2022 |
| Amita Ascension Illinois FoundationGENERAL | Bolingbroke, IL | $53K | 2022 |
| ThresholdsGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Nami IllionoisGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| National Register Of Health Service ProfessionalsGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Amita Health FoundationGENERAL | Lisle, IL | $70K | 2021 |
| The Kennedy Forum IllinoisGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2021 |
| Wnyc Leadership CircleGENERAL | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| C21 Women'S EnsembleGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $221 | 2021 |
| Make-A-Wish (Illinois)GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2021 |