Rothman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3553652 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$31K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$200
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $500.
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
55% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porchlight Music Theatre | Chicago, IL | Arts | $7,500 |
| Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah | Wilmette, IL | Religious | $4,850 |
| 54 Below Foundation | Newyork, NY | Social service | $2,600 |
| H Foundation | LA Grange, IL | Social services | $2,000 |
| American Music Theatre Archives | New York, NY | Arts | $1,250 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | Literary | $1,200 |
| Sarah Siddons Society | Chicago, IL | Literary | $1,150 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Social services | $1,000 |
| Jewish Child & Family Services | Chicago, IL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Mabel Mercer Foundation | New York, NY | Social services | $700 |
| Adl - Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | Social services | $500 |
| Broadway Cares | New York, NY | Arts | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical aid | $500 |
| Fractured Atlas Voices Festival | Hartsdale, NY | Arts | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Social services | $500 |
| Grin 2B Foundation | Niles, IL | Social services | $500 |
| Refugee One | Chicago, IL | Social services | $500 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Literary | $500 |
| Art Institute | Chicago, IL | Arts | $410 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Education | $270 |
| Wdcb Public Radio | Glen Ellyn, IL | Literary | $270 |
| The Cradle | Evanston, IL | Social services | $200 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $200 |
| Camp Tavor | Cleveland, OH | Social services | $180 |
| York Theatre | New York, NY | Arts | $150 |
| Frick Museum | New York, NY | Edcation | $130 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Education | $120 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | Education | $116 |
| Cleveland Botanical and Holden Forestand Gardens | Cleveland, OH | Education | $115 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Education | $115 |
| Chicago Jewish Historical Society | Chicago, IL | Education | $108 |
| Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute | Washington, DC | Social services | $100 |
| Friends of the Idf | Chicago, IL | Social services | $100 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | Social services | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Environmental | $100 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | Social services | $100 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance | Silver Springs, MD | Medical | $100 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Education | $99 |
| Cleveland Aquarium | Cleveland, OH | Educaion | $80 |
| Chicago Sun Times | Chicago, IL | Literary | $60 |
| Internationl Jack Benny Fan Club | Piedmont, CA | Social services | $50 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | Education | $50 |
| Dancers Over 40 | New York, NY | Arts | $35 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,608 | 43 |
| 2024 | $45,001 | 51 |
| 2023 | $35,306 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3553652
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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