NJR Foundation
NJR Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It made 16 grants totaling $115,250 in 2023 to charitable organizations in several states, including educational, religious, cultural, and health-related organizations.
NJR Foundation at a glance
In short: NJR Foundation gave $115K across 16 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $115,250
- +28.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,203
- +36.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,511,585
- +13.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Florida (51% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to NJR Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10350 Bren Rd W, Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone: (813) 397-2746
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NJR Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Catholic University of America ($20K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (51%), Washington, DC (17%), North Carolina (17%), Colorado (10%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How NJR Foundation gives
- 88% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1437% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 192% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $115K (2023). In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of America Washington, DC | Tim Busch School of Business | $20,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation Tampa, FL | 2023 Donation | $20,000 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | R-G House Renovation | $20,000 |
| Academy of the Holy Names Tampa, FL | LWH Memorial Fund | $10,000 |
| Tampa Bay History Center Tampa, FL | 2023 GALA | $10,000 |
| St Paul Catholic Church Tampa, FL | 2022 MSGR Choice | $10,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Fdtn Telluride, CO | 2023 Capital Needs | $5,000 |
| St Patricks Catholic Church Telluride, CO | 2023 Donation | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute Sarasota, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cup in the Community Santa Ana, CA | 2023 Donation | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,511,585 | $399,077 | $119,362 | $115,250 | 16 | $116,250 | $395,965 | $60,599 |
| 2022 | $2,207,572 | $159,708 | $94,979 | $89,750 | 17 | $90,750 | $155,479 | $90,442 |
| 2021 | $2,142,807 | $477,495 | $152,568 | $76,000 | 16 | $77,000 | $401,927 | $31,189 |
| 2020 | $1,812,058 | $186,161 | $92,339 | $7,500 | 2 | — | $102,322 | $90,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NJR Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for NJR Foundation. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, religion, history, health, and other areas. For example, The Catholic University of America describes itself as a comprehensive Catholic and American institution, while the Special Operations Warrior Foundation describes its mission as providing educational support to children of special operations personnel. The Tampa Bay History Center says it works to discover, preserve, and learn from the region’s past.
Grantmaking
In 2023, NJR Foundation gave $115,250 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $20,000 to The Catholic University of America for the Tim Busch School of Business, $20,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and $20,000 to Salem College for the R-G House renovation. Other notable grants included $10,000 to the Academy of the Holy Names for the LWH Memorial Fund, $10,000 to the Tampa Bay History Center for its 2023 gala, and $10,000 to St. Paul Catholic Church for the 2022 Msgr Choice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Neil Rauenhorst as president/director, Becky Rauenhorst as treasurer/director, and Natalie Gomez as secretary/treasurer.
NJR Foundation is led by Neil Rauenhorst, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Neil Rauenhorst
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Rauenhorst
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Gomez
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 NJR Foundation
How much does NJR Foundation give each year?
NJR Foundation gave $115K across 16 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $90K across 17 grants.
What is NJR Foundation's typical grant size?
NJR Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,203, across 16 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does NJR Foundation give grants?
NJR Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (8 grants) and Telluride, CO (2 grants).
Does NJR Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of NJR Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2023 Donation" (4 grants).
Who are NJR Foundation's largest grantees?
NJR Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Catholic University of America ($20,000), Special Operations Warrior Foundation ($20,000) and Salem College ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is NJR Foundation?
NJR Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does NJR Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for NJR Foundation. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, religion, history, health, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NJR Foundation?
The foundation states 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 NJR Foundation's EIN?
NJR Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0559879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does NJR 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 2020–2023
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