Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and Randolph L Forester Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Michigan · EIN 20-5200930 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
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 Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dia | Detroit, MI | 2025 dia gala | $8,100 |
| Jewish Federation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 2026 annual campaign | $5,400 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Detroit, MI | Meals, shelter & support | $5,000 |
| Detroit Public Tv | Wixom, MI | Society for excellence membership | $5,000 |
| Gleaners | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | General support | $4,000 |
| Have Faith Haiti | Southfield, MI | General support | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Various funds | $2,800 |
| Cots | Detroit, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Haven | Pontiac, MI | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Give where needed most fund | $2,500 |
| Edesia Nutrition | Kingstown, RI | Emergency food shipments | $2,080 |
| Christ Child House | Detroit, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Detroit Public Theatre | Detroit, MI | Seat campaign | $2,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Pontiac, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse | Pontiac, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Thaw Fund | Detroit, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | General support | $1,875 |
| Wdet | Detroit, MI | Public radio | $1,200 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Detroit, MI | General support | $1,120 |
| Charlevoix Circle of the Arts | Charlevoix, MI | Benefactor of the arts membership | $1,000 |
| Charlevoix Historical Society | Charlevoix, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Common Ground | Bingham Farms, MI | Crisis programming | $1,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Mi | Farmington Hills, MI | In the neighborhood sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council | Petoskey, MI | In memory of ann and mike rosenthal | $1,000 |
| Aclu Fund of Michigan | Detroit, MI | Protect civil liberties | $500 |
| Harbor Springs Festival of the Book | Harbor Springs, MI | In honor of sara smith | $500 |
| Historical Society of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Annual appeal 2025 | $500 |
| Lake Charlevoix Assn | Charlevoix, MI | General support | $500 |
| Mosiac Youth Theatre of Detroit | Detroit, MI | General support | $500 |
| Motor City Lyric Opera | Detroit, MI | Outreach programs | $500 |
| Oakland Literary Council | Pontiac, MI | In memory of steve forester | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,175 | 34 |
| 2024 | $53,869 | 34 |
| 2023 | $53,446 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612199349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5200930
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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