Mary G Roebling Foundation Inc

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

28

-3.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+15.4% YoY

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

2states

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
$0$56K$113K$169K$226K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$42K$85K$127K$169K30 grants202033 grants202131 grants202229 grants202328 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Younity Womenspace$10KMeals on Wheels of Merce…$10KCAPITAL HARMONY WORKS$8KMercer Street Friends$8KFriends of Foundation Ac…$8KInterfaith Caregivers$6KSalvation Army$5KRescue Mission of Trenton$5KTrenton Area Soup Kitche…$5KAnchor House$5K

Grant Size Distribution

151 grants across all recorded years

151<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JOHN K SMITHPresident
DENNIS L WALSINGHAMVice President
SCOT D PANNEPACKERTreasurer
ELAINE C BRITTSecretary

Contact Information

Address: 791 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: (609) 452-2200

EIN: 22-2872244

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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