Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall is a private foundation based in South River, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $180,100, all listed with the purpose “general funding.” The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall at a glance
In short: Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall gave $180K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,100
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,008
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,159,881
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Mlb Tax Llc 8 Old Bridge Tpk 6, South River, NJ 08882
Phone: (917) 873-1319
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hawaii Preparatory Academy ($30K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states: Florida received 31%, New York 19%, Hawaii 17%, an unidentified state 14%, and Washington 8%. The listed grants also included recipients in Colorado, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall gives
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $180K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy Kamuela, HI | General Funding | $30,100 |
| Assoc Des Amis De La Maison | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Tetiaroa Society Bellevue, WA | General Funding | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital New York, NY | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Sue Anschutz Rogers Eye Center Aurora, CO | General Funding | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Capitains for Clean Water Fort Myers, FL | General Funding | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,159,881 | $190,653 | $182,802 | $180,100 | 12 | $181,451 | $189,302 | $180,033 |
| 2024 | $2,152,030 | $150,657 | $170,149 | $161,000 | 11 | $164,075 | $147,583 | $161,462 |
| 2023 | $2,171,522 | $60,094 | $164,179 | $155,000 | 15 | $159,589 | $55,504 | $161,659 |
| 2022 | $2,717,594 | $165,641 | $73,411 | $60,000 | 8 | $65,096 | $160,545 | $180,831 |
| 2021 | $2,625,364 | $81,986 | $38,071 | $35,000 | 1 | — | $80,450 | $161,269 |
| 2020 | $2,581,449 | $75,920 | $12,623 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $72,108 | $143,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall reported a distributable amount of $180K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Hawaii Preparatory Academy describes its mission as providing exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community while honoring Hawaii’s traditions. The Tetiaroa Society says it is dedicated to education, conservation, and research related to tropical island socio-ecosystems, particularly Tetiaroa Atoll. The Society of the Four Arts describes its work as enriching, inspiring, and engaging the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $180,100. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,100, with a median of $12,500. Notable grants included $30,100 to Hawaii Preparatory Academy; $25,000 each to Assoc Des Amis de la Maison and Tunnels to Towers; and $20,000 each to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. The listed purpose for each grant was general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony L Rutgers as president and director, and Anthony L Rutgers Jr as an officer.
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall is led by Anthony L. Rutgers, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony L. Rutgers
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony L. Rutgers Jr.
Officer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard J. Miller Jr. (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall
How much does Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall give each year?
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall gave $180K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 11 grants.
What is Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall's typical grant size?
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,008, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall give grants?
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall's top state is Florida, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Hawaii (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall's largest grantees?
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall's largest 2025 grantees include Hawaii Preparatory Academy ($30,100), Assoc Des Amis De La Maison ($25,000) and Tunnels to Towers ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall?
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $180K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Hawaii Preparatory Academy describes its mission as providing exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community while honoring Hawaii’s traditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall's EIN?
Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3827542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nicholas G Rutgers Jr and Nancy Hall 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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