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ROTTKAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 263169429 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · rottkampfoundation.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$24K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

ROTTKAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS PROJECTS BENEFICIAL TO THE CHILDREN IN COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD

profile · synthesized from sources

Rottkamp Charitable Foundation supports children in vulnerable communities through direct service initiatives and partnerships in Colombia, Peru, and Thailand. The foundation organizes recurring events such as cinema outings, backpack and school supply distributions, and holiday gift deliveries. It also funds the provision of essential furniture and medical equipment to support children's well-being and development.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

ART PARTY Annual Art Exhibition
International children's art exhibition organized in partnership with NGO "Ant – Hiroshima" in Japan to promote peace
Backpacks and School Supplies Distribution
Annual campaign delivering backpacks and school supplies to children in need in Peru and Colombia
Christmas Gifts Delivery
Year-end initiative providing Christmas gifts to children in vulnerable communities in Peru and Colombia
Donation of Little Beds
Provision of mattresses, pillows, and bedding to support the well-being of girls in Fundación Solidarity Colombia's care
Special Cinema Event
Recurring event providing children from hillside communities in North Lima, Peru with a cinema experience including transportation, movie tickets, and snacks; now in its 14th edition
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Community engagement and celebration events
      Organizes community-based events such as bingo nights, food bazaars, and holiday gatherings that include prize distributions of household goods, fostering connection among employees, families, and neighbors.
  • Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
    • Direct humanitarian aid distribution in Latin America and Southeast Asia
      Delivers essential goods including food packages, cleaning supplies, bedding, and children's beds to underserved communities in Peru, Colombia, and Thailand, with documented efforts spanning from 2008 to 2024.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding projects benefiting children internationally
      Funds initiatives that support children globally, with a focus on improving well-being and development through targeted grantmaking.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • International children's cultural and artistic programming
      Co-organizes the Annual Art Exhibition ART PARTY with Ant – Hiroshima, engaging children from multiple countries in cultural and artistic expression.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Organizing recreational and emotional well-being events for children and families
      Hosts annual cinema screenings, year-end celebrations, and recreational outings—including transportation, meals, admission, and gifts—to promote emotional well-being and community connection for children and families in underserved communities, with a 14-year-running initiative documented in Barranquilla and Lima.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Provision of educational support to children in underserved communities
      Coordinates annual distribution of backpacks and school supplies to children in Lima, Peru and other underserved areas, with documented events occurring regularly since at least 2013.
  • Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
    • Specialized child-focused celebrations and parties
      Hosts themed events such as Children's Day celebrations, Marvel-themed parties, and other gatherings featuring games, treats, and special appearances to support child engagement and joy.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$10K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash$24K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$24K
Liquid reserves73.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • DONALD ROTTKAMP — DIRECTOR
  • FAIZ HASHAM — DIRECTOR
  • MISAEL VELOZ — DIRECTOR
  • SRI HARAN — TREASURY
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Ant – Hiroshima Partner — Partners with RCF to promote peace through joint art exhibitions involving children globally.
  • Barranquilla Airport Partner — Collaborated with ramp workers at Barranquilla airport for a community support event.
  • Camillian Home in Thailand Partner — Conducted charitable activities in partnership with Camillian Home in Thailand in April 2017.
  • Club of Mothers "United Mothers of Valdivieso" Partner — Local partner organization in San Martin de Porres, Lima, Peru, collaborating on community support projects.
  • Dr. John Rottkamp Funder — Main benefactor providing financial support to Fundación Solidarity Colombia.
  • Fundación Solidarity Colombia Partner — Partner organization hosting a children's celebration event.
  • Fundación Solidarity Colombia Partner — Partner organization that received support from John Rottkamp and Misael Veloz to deliver mattresses and bedding to girls in its programs.
  • IE No. 3045 “José Carlos Mariátegui La Chira” Partner — Hosted the backpack and school supplies distribution event as the central meeting point for delivery.
  • John Rottkamp Funder — Provided generous support enabling the delivery of mattresses and bedding to girls in the program.
  • Juan Camilo Pava Funder — President and main benefactor of Fundación Solidarity Colombia.
  • Misael Veloz Funder — Main benefactor supporting Fundación Solidarity Colombia.
  • Misael Veloz Funder — Provided constant and generous support enabling the delivery of mattresses and bedding to girls in the program.
  • RCF family Network — Supports the foundation's initiatives through sustained contributions enabling ongoing programs.
  • Solidarity Colombia Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Solidarity Colombia Foundation in supporting children in Colombia.
  • Solidarity Peru Partner — Collaborates with RCF on education, health, and community empowerment initiatives in Lima.
  • Solidarity Peru Partner — Partner organization that implemented the recreational outing with support from the Rottkamp Charitable Foundation.
  • Solidarity Peru Partner — Partnered with Solidarity Peru to organize and carry out a cinema event for children and mothers in North Lima.
  • Staten Island University Hospital Partner — Professional affiliation where Dr. Rottkamp has practiced anesthesiology since 1988
  • Wikipedia Partner — Provides linked reference information about Peru.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Dignity-Centered Service Engagement
    methodology: dignity-centered-service
    By designing service events that prioritize listening and human connection, we affirm the dignity of recipients and foster mutual respect, because service that centers dignity strengthens both individuals and communities.
  • Integrated Well-Being Approach
    methodology: integrated-wellbeing
    By addressing education, health, and emotional development together, we produce holistic child and family well-being in under-resourced communities, because interconnected needs require coordinated, multi-dimensional support.
  • Material Support to Enable Education and Living Conditions
    methodology: material-support-for-education
    By providing school supplies and essential household items like beds, we reduce barriers to education and improve well-being, because stable, nurturing living conditions are prerequisites for children’s development and learning.
  • Recreation as Community and Emotional Well-Being
    methodology: recreation-for-wellbeing
    By organizing safe recreational experiences outside participants' usual environments, we strengthen community bonds and support emotional well-being, because shared joyful experiences foster inclusion, collective responsibility, and resilience among underserved children and families.
  • Relational Care Model
    methodology: relational-care
    By creating small, loving interactions such as sharing meals, we produce meaningful emotional connections and lasting positive impact for children, because consistent, dignity-affirming relationships are foundational to well-being and resilience.