The Rosenthal Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 61-1161776 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$536K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$12.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
3% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania University | Lexington, KY | To fund rosenthal complex phase II renovation pledge (pmt. 1 of 3) | $400,000 |
| Child Development Center of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $50,000 |
| Temple Adath Israel | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $25,000 |
| Transylvania University | Lexington, KY | To fund the rosenthal scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C)(3) charity to fund rosenthal scholarship | $5,000 |
| Lexington Children's Theater | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for martin school of public policy - mark birdwhistell | $5,000 |
| Lexington Children's Theater | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity to be used for new van | $5,000 |
| Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $3,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C)(3) charity for use by the sanders-brown center on aging foundation | $3,000 |
| Centre College | Danville, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army Central Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for the angel tree | $3,000 |
| The Living Arts & Science Center | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $2,000 |
| Casa of Lexington | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $2,000 |
| Golisano Children's at University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for child life toy program | $2,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,800 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,500 |
| Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,500 |
| Chrysalis House | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,500 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,200 |
| Lexington Hearing and Speech Center | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| Lexington Theatre Company | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| Temple Israel (Paducah) | Paducah, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Council | Washington, DC | Contribution to 501(C)(3) charity for use by the US holocaust memorial museum | $1,000 |
| Greenhouse17 | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| Lexington Habitat for Humanity | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| The Nest | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity designated for pj library | $500 |
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $500 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $500 |
| Paws 4 the Cause Inc | Lexington, KY | Contribution to 501(C) charity for unrestricted purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $536,000 | 32 |
| 2024 | $502,250 | 25 |
| 2023 | $494,197 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632579349100783
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1161776
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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