OVERVIEW: The R&H Rosen Family Foundation primarily funds Jewish organizations, both in Washington and nationally. Smaller areas of interest are education and economic opportunity.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. The Rosens have served on the boards of many Jewish organizations in Seattle and, occasionally, nationally. The foundation appears to accept proposals by mail, but a connection to family member would certainly be helpful.
PROFILE: Established in 1986, the Rita & Herbert Rosen Family Foundation is steered by real estate mogul Stan Rosen and his wife, Michele. Stan is a principal at Rosen-Harbottle Commercial Real Estate. The foundation bears the name of Stan’s parents, Rita and Herbert. While the foundation does not maintain a website, recent tax records indicate the foundation funds grantmaking for Jewish organizations both in Washington and nationally. Smaller giving areas include education and economic opportunity in Washington.
Grants for Jewish Causes
Jewish causes are the Rosen Family Foundation’s main area of grantmaking, with grants supporting both local causes in Washington and several national Jewish organizations. Washington grantees include Jewish Family service of Seattle, the Washington State Jewish Historical Society, the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle and the Stroum Jewish Studies Program at the University of Washington. National grantees include the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the American Jewish World Service and the Moishe Foundation, a Jewish cultural organization for young adults.
Grants for Education, Work and Opportunity
In addition to its Jewish grantmaking, the Rosen Family Foundation has supported initiatives for education and economic opportunity, mainly in Washington. Grantees include the United Way of King County, Bellevue College and the Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000.
Jewish causes are the foundations largest interest, with grants supporting Jewish education, human services and cultural organizations.
Washington is a geographic priority, but giving is not strictly limited to the state.
The foundation appears to accept proposals for funding. Applicants should include budget information, proof of nonprofit status, organizational history, financial reports and a project description to the mailing address provided below.
For additional information about past giving, see the foundation’s past tax filings.
This funder’s phone number is 425-455-5511. A mailing address is provided below.
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CONTACT:
R&H Rosen Family Foundation
PO Box 5003
Bellevue, WA 98009
425-455-5511
