Robert Schalkenbach Foundation Inc Dba Progress and Poverty Institute
Invitation OnlyPrinceton, New Jersey · EIN 13-1656331 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$62K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$6,587
Total assets$22.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,423.
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
80% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships America Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Progress of ideas scholarship program | $40,000 |
| Rutgers State University | New Brunswick, NJ | Support research project | $7,423 |
| University of Maryland- College Park | College Park, MD | Support research project | $6,587 |
| Rand Corporation | Santa Monica, CA | Support research project | $5,000 |
| Pennslyvania Economy League | Wilkesbarre, PA | Support research project | $3,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers State University | New Brunswick, NJ | Progress of ideas scholarship program | $25,000 |
| St John's University | Jamaica, NY | Support research project | $5,000 |
| Center for Innovative Governance Research | Washington, DC | Support research project | $688 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,010 | 8 |
| 2023 | $174,262 | 9 |
| 2022 | $86,242 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-1656331
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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