Rothman Family Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3490566 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PATRICIA C ROTHMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 S WACKER DR STE 5520, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3126634700 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, NAME, HISTORY, PURPOSE AND USE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION OR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(C)(3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Graham Bell Assn | Washington, DC | For programs for the deaf and hard-of-hearing | $15,000 |
| Trap Door Theatre | Chicago, IL | For programs related to theatre and the arts | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $48,595 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523019349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3490566
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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