Joseph Robert Foundation Inc
The Joseph Robert Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization and tax-exempt since June 2017, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting nonprofit initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$508K
+9.9% YoY
Grant Count
115
+23.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-11.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purposes are to provide financial support for:
- Visual Arts
- Animal Welfare
- Environmental Protection
The foundation is particularly committed to protecting, preserving, and sustaining the environment and caring for all animals—domestic, wild, and farm.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** Potential grant recipients begin with submission of a letter of interest.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's support is exclusively limited to the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $2,141,103 to $2,216,472 (as of most recent filings)
Annual Giving: $508,160 (total giving)
Annual Expenses: $485,594 to $486,000
Annual Revenue: $84,725 to $84,700
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,141,103 | $2,216,472 | $2,656,200 |
| Revenue | $215,620 | $84,725 | $329,272 |
| Expenses | $543,590 | $485,594 | $439,290 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $508,160 | $462,550 | $394,300 |
| Net Investment Income | $180,355 | $62,647 | $22,946 |
| Distributable Amount | $130,668 | $130,006 | $166,979 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Joseph Robert Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by volunteer trustees:
- Leslie Kaufman
- Bruce A. Russel
Both serve on a voluntary basis and receive no compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE KAUFMAN | Trustee | 10 | — |
| BRUCE A RUSSEL | Trustee | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 933 N Orianna St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-2219
Phone: 215-413-9126
Website: www.josephrobert.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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