Susan And Elihu Rose Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of cultural and educational initiatives, with a strong emphasis on the arts, particularly music. It funds various institutions, including the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, and The Juilliard School, reflecting its commitment to enhancing cultural experiences and music education. Additionally, the foundation supports health-related charities and community service organizations, indicating a broader interest in social welfare and community enrichment. Its philanthropic efforts primarily focus on organizations located in New York.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
New York–based arts, cultural, or educational institutions (including major music and museum organizations) or locally connected health and community organizations that have board‑level or donor relationships with the foundation or its network.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in New York or runs significant NY programming.
- • Clear alignment with arts, music, museums, higher‑education or established health institutions.
- • Existing relationship, introduction, or invitation from a board member, donor, or intermediary.
- • Opportunities tied to galas, pledges, campaign installments, or named gifts.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in New York with roughly 93% of the latest year's dollars staying in the foundation's home state despite grants to a handful of other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set—69 grants to 53 distinct organizations, including many smaller gifts alongside larger institutional awards—indicating a wide institutional spread for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct application pathways are not public and the foundation reports funding only preselected applicants, yet the latest year included 35 new recipients, suggesting new entrants can be added but usually via invitation, referral, or intermediary rather than open solicitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
