Moorestown Education Foundation
The Moorestown Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Moorestown, New Jersey, that supports scholarships and educational initiatives connected to Moorestown Township Public Schools. Its website describes it as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
Moorestown Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Moorestown Education Foundation gave $27K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $821.212), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,100
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $821
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,069,064
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% 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 Moorestown Education Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says only Moorestown Township Public Schools district staff may apply for grants and describes the application process above.
- Contact
Mailing address: 803 North Stanwick Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057-2147
Phone: (856) 778-6600
Website: https://moorestowneducationfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Moorestown Education Foundation
Who Moorestown Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 210 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grant and scholarship purposes relate to Moorestown Township Public Schools and graduates of the Moorestown public school district. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Moorestown Education Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $38K (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 33 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $27,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,069,064 | $162,335 | $172,995 | $27,100 | 33 | $27,100 | $5,323 |
| 2023 | $1,052,868 | $199,437 | $181,853 | $25,550 | 39 | $25,550 | $5,401 |
| 2022 | $1,014,810 | $167,881 | $144,407 | $26,600 | 35 | $26,600 | $1,379 |
| 2021 | $1,017,169 | $161,985 | $216,899 | $38,400 | 56 | $37,250 | $1,264 |
| 2020 | $1,052,143 | $188,365 | $159,289 | $37,200 | 47 | — | $2,647 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support and advance excellence in Moorestown Township Public Schools through innovative programs and initiatives intended to have significant, widespread, and lasting impact on students’ education. Its stated purpose also includes accepting gifts for scholarships to graduates of the Moorestown public school district and making grants to the Moorestown Board of Education.
The foundation’s website describes two grant types: Excellence in Education Mini Grants for promising, innovative opportunities proposed by district staff, and General Grants for broader district-wide or school-wide projects. The website says the foundation aims for successful pilot projects funded by MEF to be integrated into the district’s budget.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $27,100. Awards ranged from $100 to $6,600, with a median of $500. The listed 2024 grants went to individual recipients in New Jersey and included scholarships such as the Rotary Breakfast Club Scholarship ($6,600 and $4,400), the Costello Scholarship ($2,000), and the Evan Welch Memorial Scholarship (two awards of $1,200 each).
The foundation’s website says Excellence in Education Mini Grants are available to Moorestown Township Public Schools district staff for requests up to $5,000. General Grants support broader district- or school-wide projects, are expected to be proposed by principals with the superintendent, and are reviewed case by case. The website’s application instructions require applicants to discuss proposals with their principal, complete the application, obtain required signatures, and submit it to the Business Administrator by the applicable deadline. Technology-related applications must include a written plan for regular instructional use; installation and training costs must be included in the budget when applicable. The Grants Committee reviews applications and recommends grants to the Board of Trustees, which votes on recommendations; some projects may also require Board of Education approval. Grants may be fully or partially funded.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Debtosh Chakrabarti as President/At Large Trustee; Georgean Wardzinski as Vice President/At Large Trustee; Christina Buckley as Treasurer; Ian Hinke, Rebecca Lopacinski, Jennifer Malinowski, and Deb Rockell as At Large Trustees; and David Weinstein as Secretary.
Moorestown Education Foundation is led by Debtosh Chakrabarti, President & At Large Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debtosh Chakrabarti
President & At Large Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Hinke
At Large Trustee
Advisory Trustee → At Large Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Rockell
At Large Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Malinowski
At Large Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Lopacinski
At Large Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Weinstein
Secretary
Permanent Trustee → At Large Trustee, 2022
At Large Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgean Wardzinski
Vice President & At Large Tr
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Buckley
Treasurer
At Large Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Caryn Shaw (2020–2023) — At Large Trustee
- Former: Don Mishler (2020–2023) — Trustee & At Large Trustee
- Former: James Heiser (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Cheryl Makopoulos (2022–2023) — Board of Education Vice President
- Former: Joseph Bollendorf (2022–2023) — Superintendent
- Former: Mark Villanueva (2022–2023) — Board of Education President
- Former: Dayna Hendrickson (2020–2021) — Permanent Trustee
- Former: Deborah Tsarouhas (2020–2021) — At Large Trustee
- Former: Jim Travis (2020–2021) — At Large Trustee
- Former: Kris Kohl (2020–2021) — At Large Trustee
- Former: Lorrie Hullfish (2020–2021) — Advisory Trustee
- Former: Matthew Simeone (2020–2021) — At Large Trustee
- Former: Melissa Arcaro (2020–2021) — Advisory Trustee
- Former: Neha Shah (2020–2021) — At Large Trustee
- Former: Sandra Alberti (2020–2021) — Permanent Trustee
- Former: Scott McCartney (2020–2021) — Permanent 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.
Frequently asked questions about Moorestown Education Foundation
How much does Moorestown Education Foundation give each year?
Moorestown Education Foundation gave $27K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 39 grants.
What is Moorestown Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Moorestown Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $821, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Moorestown Education Foundation give grants?
Moorestown Education Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Moorestown Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Moorestown Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "First Presbyterian Church Scholarship" (5 grants), "Pace - Partnership for Acceleration Challenge & Enrichment" (4 grants) and "Barbara J. Marks Scholarship" (3 grants).
How large is Moorestown Education Foundation?
Moorestown Education Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $162K.
What does Moorestown Education Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support and advance excellence in Moorestown Township Public Schools through innovative programs and initiatives intended to have significant, widespread, and lasting impact on students’ education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moorestown Education Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it 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 Moorestown Education Foundation's EIN?
Moorestown Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2699954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Moorestown Education Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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