Rosso Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 27-5364190 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $40,000.
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
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Operations | $275,000 |
| The Bishop's School | LA Jolla, CA | Operations | $220,100 |
| San Diego Symphony | San Diego, CA | Operations | $188,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | Operations | $110,000 |
| San Diego Padres Foundation | San Diego, CA | Operations | $56,800 |
| LA Jolla Country Day School | LA Jolla, CA | Operations | $40,000 |
| The New Children's Museum | San Diego, CA | Operations | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army Womens Aux Sawa Wod | San Diego, CA | Operations | $20,300 |
| Santa Fe Christian Schools | Solana Beach, CA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | LA Jolla, CA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Marantha Christian School | San Diego, CA | Operations | $16,300 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | San Diego, CA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Kellogg Sch of Mgmt | Evanston, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Cap Giving | Encinitas, CA | Operations | $8,000 |
| Luskin Ortho Inst for Children | Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $2,000 |
| St Spyridon Greek Festival | Worcester, MA | Operations | $1,600 |
| Neurales 360 | Encinitas, CA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Gary Senise Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Operations | $500 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | Operations | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Washington, DC | Operations | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Memphis, TN | Operations | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | San Diego, CA | Operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,056,600 | 23 |
| 2024 | $816,981 | 25 |
| 2023 | $740,435 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632119349100123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5364190
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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