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The Rossi Foundation is a private trust based in CROMWELL, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Donations of various items of personal protective equipment (ppe). The foundation purchases items of ppe and donates the items various non-profit organziations and businesses to ensure that individuals protect themselves from the spread of covid-19. The recipient organizations will then distribute the ppe to their employees or distribute them to the general public. The foundation also purchases items of ppe and resells the ppe to various government entities. This is done to assist the government entities with acquiring ppe which often times during the height of the pandemic would be difficult to obtain. This helps various government entities with helping their employees and citizens with stopping or reducing the spread of covid-19. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, District of Columbia. According to available records, The Rossi Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $14K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $7K and $7K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5K, with an average award of $982.143. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, Kentucky, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states.
The Rossi Foundation reported 14 individual grants totaling $13,750 between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $500. Half of those grants fell between $313 and $988. Its largest single grant in the record was $5,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $186,317 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in CT, which received 11 of the 14 grants on record (79 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 4 states. Of its 13 distinct grantees, 8 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Federation Of Jewish Communities ($5,000), East Hampton Rotary Foundation ($1,000) and Knights Of Columbus Charities Inc ($1,000).
Computed from 14 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 4 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$22K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Donations of various items of personal protective equipment (ppe). The foundation purchases items of ppe and donates the items various non-profit organziations and businesses to ensure that individuals protect themselves from the spread of covid-19. The recipient organizations will then distribute the ppe to their employees or distribute them to the general public. During 2020, the foundation donated over 1.3 million masks, including 1 million masks to various rotary international clubs throughout new england. The foundation also donated 25,000 gloves and 1,000 gowns. The foundation also purchases items of ppe and resells the ppe to various government entities. This is done to assist the government entities with acquiring ppe which often times during the height of the pandemic would be difficult to obtain. This helps various government entities with helping their employees and citizens with stopping or reducing the spread of covid-19.
Expenses: $609K
Support of charitable purposes including religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes; the fostering of the national or international amateur sports (but only if no part of the activities of the organization pursuing such purposes involve the provision of athletic facilities or equipment); or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, all within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the code.
Expenses: $35K
Donations of various items of personal protective equipment (ppe). The foundation purchases items of ppe and donates the items various non-profit organziations and businesses to ensure that individuals protect themselves from the spread of covid-19. The recipient organizations will then distribute the ppe to their employees or distribute them to the general public. The foundation also purchases items of ppe and resells the ppe to various government entities. This is done to assist the government entities with acquiring ppe which often times during the height of the pandemic would be difficult to obtain. This helps various government entities with helping their employees and citizens with stopping or reducing the spread of covid-19. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, KY.
The Rossi Foundation has distributed a total of $14K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $982.143. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5K.
The Rossi Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Rossi Foundation is headquartered in CROMWELL, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore P Rossi | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ruth H Rossi | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Theodore P Rossi Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary K Rossi | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth A Rossi | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$14K
Average Grant
$982.143
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Of ColumbusSUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Federation Of Jewish CommunitiesSUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| New London County Rotary FdnSUPPORT | New London, CT | $950 | 2023 |
| Basilica Of The National ShrineSUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationSUPPORT | Southington, CT | $200 | 2023 |
| Diocese Of NorwichSUPPORT | Norwich, CT | $100 | 2023 |
| Congregational Adath IsraelSUPPORT | Middletown, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| East Hampton Rotary FoundationSUPPORT | East Hampton, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Knights Of Columbus Charities IncSUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Public Protection CabinetSUPPORT | Frankfort, KY | $500 | 2022 |
| St Mary Catholic ChurchSUPPORT | Portland, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Ct Humane SocietySUPPORT | Newington, CT | $250 | 2022 |
| Congregational Church Of East HamptSUPPORT | East Hampton, CT | $250 | 2022 |