The Roemer Foundation
Invitation OnlyRiverton, New Jersey · EIN 23-2870277 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$50.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $30,000.
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
97% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chester County Hospital Breast Health Fund | West Chester, PA | Breast health at penn | $1,100,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy | Chadds Ford, PA | General Funds | $500,000 |
| The Chester County Hospital Foundation | West Chester, PA | General fund | $250,000 |
| The Chester County Hospital Research Fund | West Chester, PA | Research fund - dr. berman | $125,000 |
| Abraham Cancer Center for the Rena Rowan Breast Center | WeST CHESTER, PA | General Funds | $100,000 |
| The Chester County Hospital Endowment Fund | West Chester, PA | Endowment fund - dr. berman | $100,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $100,000 |
| Unite for Her | West Chester, PA | General funds | $70,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | Annapolis, MD | General funds | $37,000 |
| Chester County Fund for Women and Girls | West Chester, PA | General funds | $30,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Center | Avondale, PA | General funds | $30,000 |
| The Foundation for the Horse | Lexington, KY | General funds | $25,000 |
| Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center | Loxahatchee, FL | General funds | $25,000 |
| Cochranville Fire Company | Cochranville, PA | General funds | $20,000 |
| Keystone Valley Fire Department | Parkesburg, PA | General funds | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Fire Rescue Station 27 | West Palm Beach, FL | General funds | $20,000 |
| Parkesburg Borough Police Department | Parkesburg, PA | General Funds | $20,000 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | Equestrian program | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Canine Partners for Life | Cochranville, PA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Lady Steel | Coatesville, PA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Lch Health and Community Services | Kennett Square, PA | General funds | $10,000 |
| The Kings Academy | West Palm Beach, FL | General funds | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Everglades | Stuart, FL | General funds | $5,000 |
| Native American Veterinary Services | Easton, PA | Native american veterinary service ("navs") project | $5,000 |
| The Alliance for Health Equity | Coatesville, PA | General funds | $5,000 |
| United States Equestrian Team Foundation Inc | Gladstone, NJ | General funds | $5,000 |
| United States Pony Club Inc | Lexington, KY | General funds | $5,000 |
| Panther Ridge Conservation Center | Loxahatchee, FL | General funds | $3,000 |
| The Barn at Spring Brook Farm Inc | West Chester, PA | General funds | $2,000 |
| Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc | Malvern, PA | General funds | $2,000 |
| Upland Country Day School | Kennett Square, PA | General funds | $1,500 |
| Brandywine Valley SPCA | West Chester, PA | For chester county SPCA | $1,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Foundation | Malvern, PA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum | Wilmington, DE | General funds | $1,000 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue Inc | Chester Springs, PA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Operation Warm | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Primitive Hall Foundation | Unionville, PA | General funds | $500 |
| Winterthur Museum | Winterthur, DE | General funds | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,685,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $2,160,000 | 37 |
| 2022 | $2,085,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349100832
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2870277
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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