Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker PRINCETON, NJ EIN: 22-2872244

The Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1988 and based in Princeton, New Jersey. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as an independent grantmaking foundation focused on supporting community initiatives, education, and human services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

-1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$157K

+11.4% YoY

Grant Count

-3.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+15.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports:

Education: K-12 education initiatives
Human Services: Community support programs, including meal provision and camp access for families
Community Development: Civic education and youth education programs
Agriculture and Forestry: Limited funding in these areas

Grantmaking

The foundation appears to accept applications and funds new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Grant Range

$2,500–$15,000

Average Grant

amount: $5,205 (unrestricted grants)

Grant Types

Unrestricted and restricted grants

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, with particular concentration in:

Princeton
Trenton
Ewing
Lawrenceville
Skillman

Limited funding also extends to Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $745K (99%)

Texas $10K (1%)

States

New Jersey Texas

Cities

East BrunswickEwingHardwickIrvingLawrencevilleMercervilleMonmouth JctPrincetonSkillmanTrentonWest Windsor

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $2,383,517
Total Revenue: $113,558
Total Expenses: $172,499
Total Liabilities: $0
Giving Rate: 5.8%

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,351,649	$2,383,517	$2,442,741
Revenue	$157,442	$113,558	$88,540
Expenses	$190,272	$172,499	$174,046
Qualifying Distributions	$156,560	$140,500	$142,531
Net Investment Income	$126,130	$82,419	$58,146
Distributable Amount	$147,449	$136,056	$141,256

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

151 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Younity Womenspace ($10,000), Meals on Wheels of Mercer County ($10,000), Capital Harmony Works ($8,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Salvation Army Trenton, NJ	Restricted Grant	$5,000
Mercer Street Friends Trenton, NJ	Unrestricted	$7,500
Rescue Mission of Trenton Trenton, NJ	Unrestricted	$5,000
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen- TASK Trenton, NJ	Unrestricted	$5,000
Anchor House Trenton, NJ	Unrestricted	$5,000
Boys and Girls Club Trenton, NJ	Unrestricted	$5,000
Girls Scouts - Central Southern NJ East Brunswick, NJ	Restricted Grant	$5,000
Younity Womenspace Trenton, NJ	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
Interfaith Caregivers Lawrenceville, NJ	Unrestricted	$6,000
Isles Inc Trenton, NJ	Unrestricted	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

John K. Smith – President
Dennis L. Walsingham – Vice President
Scot D. Pannepacker – Treasurer
Elaine C. Britt – Secretary

All officers serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN K SMITH	President	—	—
DENNIS L WALSINGHAM	Vice President	—	—
SCOT D PANNEPACKER	Treasurer	—	—
ELAINE C BRITT	Secretary	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 791 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: (609) 452-2200

EIN: 22-2872244

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports: • **Education**: K-12 education initiatives • **Human Services**: Community support programs, including meal provision and camp access for families • **Community Development**: Civic education and youth education programs • **Agriculture and Forestry**: Limited funding in these areas

How do I apply for a grant from Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $2,500–$15,000 • Average grant amount: $5,205 (unrestricted grants) • Median grant amount: $3,500 • Grant types: Unrestricted and restricted grants **Recent Activity (2023):** • Total grants awarded: 39 grants • Total giving: $140,500–$156,500 • Notable recent grantees include: • Interfaith Caregivers ($6,000) • The Children's Home Society of New Jersey ($6,500) • Capital Harmony Works ($8,000) • Mercer Street Friends Center ($7,500) • Isles Inc…

Where does Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in **New Jersey**, with particular concentration in: • Princeton • Trenton • Ewing • Lawrenceville • Skillman Limited funding also extends to **Texas**.

What size grants does Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc awarded 28 grants totaling $157K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $147K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc's EIN?

Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2872244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.