The Deborah Rose Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4088811 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.9M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $150,000.
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
75% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Africa Foundation | New York, NY | Charity | $2,914,401 |
| The Kennedy Center | Washington, DC | Charity | $566,360 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Charity | $510,000 |
| President Fellows Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Charity | $200,000 |
| Temple Isaiah | Great Neck, NY | Charity | $150,000 |
| Friends Community School | College Park, MD | Charity | $126,000 |
| Sakshi Foundation | New Delhi, IN | Charity | $80,000 |
| National Bonsai Foundation | Washington, DC | Charity | $50,000 |
| The Online Journalism Project | New Haven, CT | Charity | $50,000 |
| Web Du Bois Museum Foundation | New York, NY | Charity | $50,000 |
| Corporate Accountability | Boston, MA | Charity | $30,000 |
| Dwight Hall at Yale | New Haven, CT | Charity | $25,000 |
| Morys Preservation Inc | New Haven, CT | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Concord Review | Sudbury, MA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Kigali Reading Center Inc | Groton, MA | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Cu Foundation | Denver, CO | Charity | $20,000 |
| Bronx Childrens Museum | Bronx, NY | Charity | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,861,761 | 17 |
| 2023 | $5,602,650 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533199349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4088811
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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