OVERVIEW: The Richard Roth Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts and Jewish causes.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
PROFILE: The Richard Roth Foundation was established in 2006. It was founded by Richard Roth, who keeps an exceptionally low profile. The foundation does not maintain a website, which makes it difficult to locate further information on its priority areas and grantmaking strategies. According to tax filings, the Richard Roth Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts and Jewish causes.
Grants range from $1,000 to $40,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $131,000. Past grantees include Carnegie Hall, The Met, MoMA, International Rescue Committee, Jewish Community Relations Council New York, and Studio Museum Harlem.
The Richard Roth Foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.
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CONTACT:
Richard Roth Foundation
c/o Person Weiner LLP, 42 Fl.
New York, NY 10017