Ramapo Trust is a private foundation established in 1973 in New York and based in Teaneck, New Jersey. It is one of three sister foundations comprising the Brookdale Foundation Group, alongside the Brookdale Foundation and Glendale Foundation. All three were endowed by the Schwartz family—brothers Henry, Irving, Robert, Benjamin, and Arnold Schwartz—and share common leadership, offices, and a unified mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.5M
-2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-69.0% YoY
Grant Count
50
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-81.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ramapo Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Ramapo Trust provides giving for gerontological and geriatric research and innovative services. The foundation also supports health, higher education, and other educational initiatives, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life of older adults.
Grantmaking
Ramapo Trust operates as part of an invitation-only group with no public application process. Inquiries should be directed to the Brookdale Foundation Group office.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
$36,000 (2024)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $62.49 million
- Total Revenue: $4.76 million
- Total Expenses: $2.93 million
- Net Income: $1.83 million
- Net Assets: $55.76 million
- Total Liabilities: $6.74 million
- Qualifying Distributions: $2.71 million
- Staff: 6 employees
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $1.67 million
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $3.0 million
- Miscellaneous revenues: $90,444
Multi-Year Comparison:
- 2023: Total Assets $64.02 million, Revenue $1.45 million, Expenses $7.2 million
- 2022: Total Assets $67.81 million, Revenue $5.59 million, Expenses $4.34 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,493,006 | $64,017,321 | $67,806,961 |
| Revenue | $4,759,556 | $1,448,386 | $5,585,883 |
| Expenses | $2,932,702 | $7,200,264 | $4,337,633 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,710,711 | $6,494,677 | $3,450,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,032,253 | $1,364,782 | $4,765,338 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,142,552 | $3,660,267 | $4,121,758 |
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
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chabad Jewish Center of Naples Inc ($750,000), Baker Senior Center Naples ($100,000), Generations United ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ABINGTON, PA | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ORANGE COUNTY IRVINE, CA | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| AMIGOS DEL VALLE INC MISSION, TX | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| ARTIS NAPLES NAPLES, FL | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| BAKER SENIOR CENTER NAPLES NAPLES, FL | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| BRIGHT SIDE MANOR TEANECK, NJ | GENERAL | $53,173 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER INC DENVER, CO | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION ENGLEWOOD, NJ | GENERAL | $242 |
| CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES SHORELINE, WA | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NAPLES INC NAPLES, FL | GENERAL | $750,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key staff contacts include:
- General inquiries: vcb@brookdalefoundation.org
- Technical Assistance: cm@brookdalefoundation.org
- RAPP Program Director: Melinda Perez Porter (mpp@brookdalefoundation.org)
- RAPP Applications: rapprfp@brookdalefoundation.org
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN L SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE | 16 | $108,000 |
| NATAHIR LETY SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE | 8 | — |
| ARTHUR NORMAN FIELD | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KAREN SCHWARTZ HART | TRUSTEE | 4 | $45,900 |
| MARY ANN VAN CLIEF | TRUSTEE | 8 | $62,100 |
Contact Information
Address: 300 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 13, Teaneck, NJ 07666-6703
Phone: 201-836-4602
Website: www.brookdalefoundation.org
EIN: 13-6594279
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since May 1973
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ramapo Trust fund?
Ramapo Trust provides giving for gerontological and geriatric research and innovative services. The foundation also supports health, higher education, and other educational initiatives, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life of older adults.
How do I apply for a grant from Ramapo Trust?
**Grant Activity:** • 50 grants awarded in fiscal year 2024 • 29 grants awarded in 2023 • 61 grants awarded in 2022 • Total giving: $1.8 million (2024) • Annual giving: $5.8 million (2023) **Grant Sizes:** • Average grant size: $36,000 (2024) • Historical range: $10,000 - $750,000 • Notable recent grants include $750,000 to Chabad Jewish Center of Naples and $100,000 each to Baker Senior Center Naples and Generations United (2024) **Application Process:** Ramapo Trust operates as part of an inv…
Where does Ramapo Trust make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Florida.
What size grants does Ramapo Trust award?
In 2024, Ramapo Trust awarded 50 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ramapo Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ramapo Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ramapo Trust's EIN?
Ramapo Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6594279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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