Rossman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-3928172 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$562K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Leadership Foundation | Glencoe, IL | General purposes | $180,000 |
| Children's Place International | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $90,000 |
| American Exchange Project | Sudbury, MA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Education Reimagined | Washington, DC | General purposes | $34,000 |
| Albany Park Theater Project | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Chicago Public Media - Wbez | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Denver, CO | General purposes | $25,000 |
| New Deal Forum | Washington, DC | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Lead Guitar | Tucson, AZ | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washington, DC | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Nora Project | Highland Park, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Turnout Activism | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Accelerate Change | Los Angeles, CA | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Convergence-Center for Policy Resolution | Washington, DC | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Elnet (European Leadership Network) | New York, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ground Game Fund | Manchaca, TX | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | Woodacre, CA | General purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $562,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $475,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349101144
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3928172
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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