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Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc

Historical Funder

Maplewood, New Jersey · EIN 22-3492988 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$271K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$6.1M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactRobert and Joan Rothberg
Address333 Elmwood Avenue H570, Maplewood NJ 07040
Phone8622355644
Form and materialsVarious
DeadlinesNone
RestrictionsNone

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education10
  • Human Services8
  • Arts & Culture5
  • Faith-Based5
  • Environment4
  • Animal Welfare3

Where it gives

56% of grants went outside New Jersey.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
WNET GroupNew York, NYSupport Of Public Radio$50,000
Summit Jewish Community CenterSummit, NJFunding Of Religious Activities$26,250
Jewish Family Service Metrowest NJFlorham Park, NJSupport Social Services$26,000
Jewish Federation Of Greate Metrowest NJWhippany, NJSupport Of The Jewish Community$25,018
WNYC Public RadioNew York, NYSupport Public Radio$25,000
Jespy HouseSouth Orange, NJSupport Of Housing For The Handicapped$10,000
Reeves-Reed ArboretumPhiladelphia, PAPromote Science Education And Research$10,000
American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NYCombat Antisemitism$6,700
The ConnectionNew Jersey, NJSupport Human Services$6,000
American Civil LibertiesNew York, NYSupport Community Rights$5,000
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYProtect Against Antisemitism And Extremism$5,000
Congregation Brothers Of IsraelNewtown, PASupport Of Religious Activities$5,000
Overlook FoundationNew Jersey, NJSupport Of Health Care Services$5,000
Summit Volunteer First Aid SquadSummit, NJSupport Local First Responders$5,000
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis CharityAvon, COSupport Of Medical Research$4,000
Jewish Vocational Service Of MetrowestEast Orange, NJSupport Of Job Search Counseling$4,000
Hillel InternationalWashington, DCSupport Jewish Campus Life$3,500
Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OHSupport Of The Jewish Student Body$3,500
University of RichmondRichmond, VASupport Of Higher Education Activities$3,500
World Jewish CongressNew York, NYSupport Of Religious Activities$3,200
Historical Society Of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAPreserve The History Of Pennsylvania$3,000
Trenton Area Soup KitchenTrenton, NJSupport Of Services To Fight Hunger$3,000
George SchoolNewtown, PASupport Education$2,500
Tabby's PlaceRingoes, NJSupport Of Animal Welfare$2,500
Jewish Community FoundationWhippany, NJProtection Of Religious Liberty$2,238
The Jewish Relief AgencyBala Cynwyd, PASupport Of Services For The Needy$2,000
Dav Charitable Service TrustErlanger, KYSupport Of Services For Veterans$1,500
Fishermen's MarkLambertville, NJSupport Daycare Activities$1,500
Homefront NJLawrenceville, NJHelp Break The Cycle Of Poverty$1,500
JFCS of Greater Mercer CountyPrinceton, NJSupport The Jewish Community$1,500
JFCS of Greater PhiladelphiaBala Cynwyd, PASupport The Jewish Community$1,500
AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and EducationChalfont, PASupport The Care Of Animals$1,000
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYSupport Civil Liberties$1,000
ALEPH OrdinationPhiladelphia, PASupport Human Services$1,000
Bowman's Hill Wildflower PreserveNew Hope, PAProvide Education Concerning The Use Of Native Plants$1,000
Bucks County SpcaLahaska, PASupport The Care Of Animals$1,000
Community Food BankNew Jersey, NJSupport Human Services$1,000
Congregation Ohr ShalomSummit, NJSupport Of Religious Activities$1,000
Craft Emergency Relief FundMontpelier, VTSupport The Arts Community$1,000
Drew UniversityMadison, NJSupport Of Higher Education Activities$1,000
Friends Of The SmithsonianWashington, DCSupport Of Educational Activities$1,000
Jewish Servfor Developmentally DisabledLivingston, NJSupport Advocacy And Services For Disabled$1,000
Rescue Mission Of TrentonTrenton, NJSupport The Homeless And Those In Need$1,000
SWAN Historical Foundation IncPrinceton, NJSupport Education Of The Public About The American Revolution$1,000
The Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PAPromote Science Education And Research$1,000
Metropolitan Museum Of ArtNew York, NYOperating Expenses Funding$700
Mostly MusicWestfield, NJSupport Musical Activities$650
Truman Library InstituteMissouri, MOSupport Educational Activities$600
Make A Wish FoundationNew Jersey, NJSupport Human Services$500
National Parks FoundationWashington, DCSupport Of Conservation Efforts$200
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCSupport Of Conservation Activities$100
Arbor Day FoundationNebraska, NESupport Conservation And The Environment$25
The Nature ConservancyChester, NJSupport Conservation And The Environment$25

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$271,20653
2024$170,50349
2023$177,26641

Sources

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