The Irving & Dorothy Rom Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 59-2730088 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$451K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
73% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acwis - National Office Science | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| American Psychological Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $70,000 |
| Princeton University - Center for Jewish Life | Princeton, NY | General | $50,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General | $50,000 |
| Adas Isreal Congregation | Washington, DC | General | $35,000 |
| The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | General | $30,000 |
| Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York Inc | Great Neck, NY | Persian jewish project | $20,000 |
| Nami Illinois | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| The Kennedy Forum Illinois | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| American Board of Professional Psychology Foundation | Columbia, MO | General | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Golda Meir House Museum & Education Center | Denver, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Wnyc Leadership Circle | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Foundation to Advance Interfaith Trust & Harmony | Boca Raton, FL | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $451,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $356,511 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101147
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2730088
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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