Kroeger Charitable Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 35-6924483

Kroeger Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $921K. Net investment income was $59K.

Kroeger Charitable Trust at a glance

In short: Kroeger Charitable Trust gave $921K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $184K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2023)
$921,112
+648.8% vs 2022
Grants made (2023)
5
+0.0% vs 2022
Average grant
$184,222
+648.8% vs 2022
Median grant
$92,111
Primary geography
New Jersey (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who Kroeger Charitable Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2023

North American College of Rome: $368KNorth American College of Rome$368KSisters of Christian Charity: $276KSisters of Christian Charity$276KChildrens Specialized Hospital: $92KChildrens Specialized Hospital$92KCenter of Hope Hospice: $92KCenter of Hope Hospice$92KSaint Luke Institute: $92KSaint Luke Institute$92K

The largest 2023 recipient was North American College of Rome ($368K). Together the top 5 received $921K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

19<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 25 (76%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

MountainsideScotch PlainsWashingtonMendhamSilver SpringsMendhanSilver SpringGreenwichWashington DC

How Kroeger Charitable Trust gives

  • Giving grew 647% from 2020 to 2023. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M5 grants2019 5 grants2020 5 grants2021 5 grants2022 5 grants2023

From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2019) to $921K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $921K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
North American College of Rome Washington, DCGeneral Operating$368,445
Sisters of Christian Charity Mendhan, NJGeneral Operating$276,334
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside, NJProgram Support$92,111
Center of Hope Hospice Scotch Plains, NJGeneral Operating$92,111
Saint Luke Institute Silver Spring, MDGeneral Operating$92,111
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Kroeger Charitable Trust?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2023—$70,840$938,668$921,1125$926,569$58,707$46,102
2022$845,996$62,647$143,975$123,0105$125,426$46,171$49,615
2021$915,107$110,943$146,965$127,4105$130,068$94,475$59,177
2020$943,346$56,133$141,740$123,2725—$40,355$55,718
2019$1,020,178$50,444$137,368$117,1925—$34,577$57,486

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kroeger Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Kroeger Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Arden Trust Company

    Co-Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    $4K (2019) → $6K (2023)

  • Msgr Stephen Rossetti

    Co-Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    $4K (2019) → $2K (2023)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Arden Trust Company — Co-Trustee: $6KArden Trust CompanyCo-Trustee$6KRev MSGR Stephen Rossetti — Co-Trustee: $2KRev MSGR Stephen…Co-Trustee$2K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Arden Trust Company (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Kroeger Charitable Trust

How much does Kroeger Charitable Trust give each year?

Kroeger Charitable Trust gave $921K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $123K across 5 grants.

What is Kroeger Charitable Trust's typical grant size?

Kroeger Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $92,111, and its average grant was $184,222, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Kroeger Charitable Trust give grants?

Kroeger Charitable Trust gives mostly in New Jersey: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (40%) and Maryland (10%).

Does Kroeger Charitable Trust give general operating support?

Yes: 80% of Kroeger Charitable Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Kroeger Charitable Trust's largest grantees?

Kroeger Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include North American College of Rome ($368,445), Sisters of Christian Charity ($276,334) and Childrens Specialized Hospital ($92,111), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

How much is Kroeger Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Kroeger Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $46K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Kroeger Charitable Trust's EIN?

Kroeger Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6924483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Kroeger Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders with grantees in common

The George W Bauer Family

Cranford, NJ

The George W Bauer Family supports organizations working in areas including health, education, food access, the environment, youth, and religious and humanitarian services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $15,000; the largest share went to New Jersey, though it also funded organizations in other states and Washington, DC. It accepts requests by letter with supporting materials, and the filing states no restrictions on awards.

Assets

$27.1M

Grants

77

Total Given

$1.4M

The Toy Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Toy Foundation supports children in need through toy donations and play-based grants, especially for hospital care, disaster relief, and under-resourced communities; its programs reach U.S. and international communities, while hospital grants are open to U.S. hospitals and health systems. In 2024, typical hospital grants were about $20,000–$25,000, though grants varied widely; Toy Chest membership is closed until January 2027, and applications for 2026 Play Fund projects are closed until October 2026.

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Assets

$4.0M

Grants

28

Total Given

$35.6M

The Ingrid Mahan Foundation

Bernardville, NJ

The Ingrid Mahan Foundation funds education, science, and healthcare, especially cancer and heart disease, though its grants also support a range of charitable causes. In 2025, awards ranged from $2,000 to $61,000, with a median of $10,000; it primarily supported New Jersey organizations, with grants also going to groups in other states. The foundation funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$2.4M

Grants

32

Total Given

$362K

Victor M Richel Family Foundation Inc

Elizabeth, NJ

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$10K

Grants

5

Total Given

$3K

Turrell Fund

Montclair, NJ

The Turrell Fund supports nonprofits serving children and families, especially early childhood programs, in Vermont and New Jersey’s Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties. Its 2024 median grant was $7,500; applications are accepted online, with new applicants first required to submit a brief letter of inquiry.

Assets

$120.4M

Grants

183

Total Given

$3.8M

Blanche M & George L Watts Mountainside Comm Fdtn

Westfield, NJ

The foundation primarily funds organizations benefiting Mountainside, New Jersey residents, including local public services, education, community groups, and scholarships for Mountainside high school seniors. In 2024, grants ranged from $950 to $50,000, with a median of $8,050. It provides application forms through its website and lists May 15 and October 15 deadlines.

Assets

$4.3M

Grants

20

Total Given

$258K

More similar funders

More Funders in Delaware

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from Kroeger Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

Kroeger Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?