Rothman Charitable Trust
EIN 36-3553652 · IL
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Giving Profile
In 2025, Rothman Charitable Trust based in IL paid 43 grants totaling $30.6K to 43 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $35 to $7.5K, with a median of $200. Its largest recipients included PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE, BETH HILLEL BNAI EMUNAH, and 54 BELOW FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.
Foundation at a Glance
- Total assets
- $637,677
- Giving (latest yr)
- $30,608
- Filing year
- 2025
- Itemized grants
- 43
- Median grant
- $200
- Recipients
- 43
- States reached
- 8
- Officers/trustees
- 2
- Unsolicited applications
- No — invitation only
Where the Money Goes
Top recipients
- Porchlight Music Theatre$7,500
- Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah$4,850
- 54 Below Foundation$2,600
- H Foundation$2,000
- American Music Theatre Archives$1,250
Where grants went
- Illinois$21,438 · 19 grants
- New York$8,279 · 15 grants
- Ohio$375 · 3 grants
- District of Columbia$150 · 2 grants
- Florida$116 · 1 grant
- Virginia$100 · 1 grant
Grants Paid (43)
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
No. Rothman Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.
In its most recent filing, Rothman Charitable Trust reported 43 itemized grants totaling $30.6K. Individual grants ranged from $35 to $7.5K (median $200).
Recent recipients include PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE, BETH HILLEL BNAI EMUNAH, 54 BELOW FOUNDATION, among 43 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.
Rothman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.
Rothman Charitable Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.
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