Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-1395563 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $35,000 |
| Emerge Center Against Domestic Viol | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $35,000 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $35,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $20,000 |
| Sister Joses Womens Center | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $20,000 |
| Tucson Synchro Inc | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $20,000 |
| Az Childrens Association | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Casa de Los Ninos Inc | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hard Hitters for the Kingdom Inc | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Special Needs Solutions Inc | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
| LA Paloma Family Services | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($105,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621599349100722
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1395563
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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