Rochman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 37-1203103 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$127K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,250.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Chron's & Colitis Foundation | Des Plaines, IL | General purposes | $27,500 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Foundation (Musc) | Charleston, SC | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | General purposes | $4,250 |
| The Greg Olsen Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General purposes | $4,250 |
| Hope Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Charles M Schwartz Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Kiawah Cares Foundation | Kiawah Island, SC | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Sga Youth & Family Services | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Ark Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life - University of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $540 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless | Boston, MA | General purposes | $500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| The Street Smarts | Oakley, CA | General purposes | $500 |
| The Hap Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General purposes | $250 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $200 |
| Christmas Commandos | Mishawaka, IN | General purposes | $100 |
| Glencoe Youth Services | Glencoe, IL | General purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,440 | 20 |
| 2023 | $219,550 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513079349100026
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1203103
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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