Ernest & Irma Rose Foundation
The Ernest and Irma Rose Foundation (Irma Rose Foundation) supports health, education and cultural programs for the Jewish and broader Southern California community. The site lists a Irvine, CA address (18101 Von Karman Ave, Suite 750), phone number and [email protected] contact email. Navigation includes About and Contact pages but no dedicated grants application pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small- to mid-sized nonprofit organizations based in Orange County/greater Southern California working in arts, Jewish community services, education, or local health programs, especially those with local visibility or existing relationships.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Orange County or nearby in California.
- • Program areas match arts, cultural heritage (including Jewish community), education, or local health.
- • Request aligns with general operating or capital/building support priorities.
- • Has introductions or relationships with local community leaders or previous grantees.
Geography
Observed giving across the two reported years is entirely within California and concentrated in Orange County/Irvine, indicating a narrow local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients (seven grants) and two years of similar counts, which indicates a moderate spread of independent local grantees despite a high share of dollars going to the top five.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows four new recipients in 2023, so new entrants have been funded, but the foundation's public statement that applicants are 'preselected' suggests entry is likely invitation- or relationship-driven rather than an open competitive process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
