Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs is a private foundation based in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing lists $1.6 million in grants to charitable organizations, with general support specified as the purpose of its largest listed awards.
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs at a glance
In short: Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs gave $1.6M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,600,000
- +54.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +42.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,243
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $21,243,535
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Wynwood Drive, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550-2145
Phone: (609) 731-6774
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Museum of Manhattan ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 66 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 42% of grant dollars, recipients in New Jersey 34%, California 12%, Pennsylvania 8%, and Kentucky 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1599900% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of Manhattan New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Seton Hall Preparatory School West Orange, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Farm Team Inc Lawrenceville, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation Wernersville, PA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal - Federation New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Shal New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,243,535 | $1,382,481 | $2,234,151 | $1,600,000 | 37 | $1,600,000 | $1,239,446 | $1,051,005 |
| 2023 | $21,967,214 | $2,690,310 | $1,597,596 | $1,033,000 | 26 | $1,033,000 | $1,405,038 | $1,030,317 |
| 2022 | $20,624,843 | $18,983,172 | $239,291 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $812,220 | $589,730 |
| 2021 | $1,740,889 | $1,761,841 | $21,408 | $100 | 1 | $100 | $250,207 | $2,335 |
| 2020 | $1,700 | — | $100 | $100 | 1 | — | — | $85 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants support organizations whose stated work includes early childhood development, higher education, cancer research, youth programs, community technology and learning, and assistance to vulnerable adults.
For example, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan says its mission is to support early childhood development; the Rutgers University Foundation says it supports Rutgers in education, research, and public service; and the Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,600,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed award was $200,000 to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Rutgers University Foundation, Seton Hall Preparatory School, The Farm Team, RWJ University Hospital, Richard J Caron Foundation, Prostate Cancer Foundation, and United Jewish Appeal - Federation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Russell Schenkman is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs is led by Russell U. Schenkman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Russell U. Schenkman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $206K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anthony R. Volpe (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 10820
- Former: Marlene M. Volpe (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 61720
- Former: William J. Gatarz (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $206K, to Russell Schenkman (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs
How much does Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs give each year?
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs gave $1.6M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 26 grants.
What is Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs's typical grant size?
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $43,243, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs give grants?
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (34%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Newark, NJ (3 grants) and New Brunswick, NJ (2 grants).
Does Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs's largest grantees?
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Museum of Manhattan ($200,000), Rutgers University Foundation ($100,000) and Seton Hall Preparatory School ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs?
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs reported $21.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants support organizations whose stated work includes early childhood development, higher education, cancer research, youth programs, community technology and learning, and assistance to vulnerable adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs's EIN?
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4816370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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