The Boerger Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 90-1250974 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$380K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
91% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $70,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Gaithersburg, MD | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| St Johnsbury Athenaeum | St Johnsbury, VT | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | Yorktown Heights, NY | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (Task) | Trenton, NJ | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Philly House | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Addisville Reformed Church | Richboro, PA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project USA | Carmel, IN | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Little Longears Mini Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society | Mount Airy, MD | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | Miles, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Angel on a Leash | Langhorne, PA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | Denver, CO | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $380,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349100133
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-1250974
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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