Joseph Robert Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 81-3739110 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$508K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harve de Grace Maritime Museum | Harve de Grace, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Green Street Rescue | Philadelphia, PA | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of Orkney Park | Philadelpha, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Octoraro Watershed Association | Cochranville, PA | General | $9,000 |
| Da Vinci Art Alliance | Philadelphia, PA | General | $8,500 |
| City Wildlife | Washington, DC | General | $8,000 |
| Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center | Philadelphia, PA | General | $8,000 |
| Philly Goat Project Inc | Narbeth, PA | General | $8,000 |
| Our Moon Raptor Center | Boyds, MD | General | $7,000 |
| Earth Celebrations Inc | New York, NY | Feed, supplements | $6,000 |
| Raia Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General | $6,000 |
| Town Cats Inc | Berlin, MD | General | $6,000 |
| Westside Animal Rescue | Nanticoke, MD | General | $6,000 |
| Andys Friends | Wilmington, DE | General | $5,000 |
| Assateague Coastal Trust | Berlin, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Center for Emerging Visual Arts | Philadlephia, PA | Children crafts activities | $5,000 |
| Farm Natural Lands Trust of York Co | York, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund | Oakton, VA | General | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Somerset County M | Pincess Anne, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Gardens Trust | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Passaic River Coalition | Morristown, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Ravensbeard Wildlife Center | Saugerties, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Rescue Rides | Augsta, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Riverfont North Partnership | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Rowan University Fdn Rown Univ Art | Glassboro, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Equine Warriors Inc | Sykesville, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Schuylkill Center for Environmental | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| South Jersey Horse Rescue | Egg Harbor City, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| The Artblog Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Tiger Strikes Asteroid Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons | Jamesport, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Home Earth Alliance Inc | Delmar, NY | General | $4,500 |
| Homeless Animal Adoption League Inc | Clifton, NJ | General | $4,500 |
| Nothing But Love Canine Foundation | Bloomington, NY | General | $4,500 |
| Angel Journey Home Animal Rescue | N Belle Vernon, PA | General | $4,000 |
| Myerstone Equine Rescue | Phillipsburg, NJ | General | $4,000 |
| Pet Rescue International | New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Stray Cat Relief Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General | $4,000 |
| West Shore Wildlife Center | Ettes, PA | General | $4,000 |
| Reed's Rescue | Parkton, MD | General | $3,500 |
| Howland Cultral Center | Beacon, NY | General | $3,000 |
| No Paw Left Behind Animal Rescue | Jackson Township, NJ | General | $3,000 |
| Open Door Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Susquehannock Wildlife Society Inc | Darlington, MD | General | $3,000 |
| The Elizabeth Fdn for the Arts | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Center for Community Arts | Cape May, NJ | General | $2,500 |
| Loving Hands Cat Rescue | South River, NJ | General | $2,500 |
| Serendipity Horse Rescue Ranch | West Decatur, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Tru Rescue | Phoenix, MD | General | $2,500 |
| Rise Again Animal Rescue | Hammonton, NJ | General | $2,300 |
| Gleaning Project | Yonkers, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Ninth Life Rescue Center | Grapeville, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Shamokin Community Gardens and Pock | Shamokin, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Skip Program | Millersburg, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Sustainable Gardening Institute | Lafayette, NJ | General | $2,000 |
| Wyalusing Area Friends of the Arts | Wyalusing, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Dolly Friends Small Animal Sanctuar | Fairfield, PA | General | $1,500 |
| Passion for Purpose Arts Ministry C | Sicklersville, NJ | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 57 grants to individuals ($216,860). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,160 | 115 |
| 2023 | $462,550 | 93 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503069349100100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3739110
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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