Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Summit, NJ EIN: 22-3492988

Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Summit, New Jersey. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting nonprofit work across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc

EIN: 22-3492988
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $170,503
Grants made (2024): 49
Average grant: $3,480
Median grant: $1,000
New grantees (estimate): 33% first-time grantees (16 of 49, 2024)
Total assets: $861,885
Primary geography: New Jersey (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc's 49 itemized 2024 grants were New Jersey (56%), New York (19%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Summit, NJ (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Whippany, NJ (2 grants). 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Religiousactivities" (3 grants).

Is Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 16 of 49 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.

65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$862K

+0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$171K

-3.8% YoY

Grant Count

+19.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-19.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $261K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education — including science education and STEM initiatives
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $95K (56%)

New York $32K (19%)

Pennsylvania $19K (11%)

Virginia $9K (5%)

District of Columbia $7K (4%)

All other $9K (5%)

Share of all 49 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia Vermont

Cities

New YorkSummitWashingtonPhiladelphiaNewtownWhippanyBala CynwydTrentonAvonRingoesSouth OrangeChalfontLahaskaLambertvilleLivingstonNewarkPrincetonWestfieldBaltimoreBoston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount
Total Assets	$861,885
Total Giving (2024)	$170,503

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$861,885	$853,990	$1,357,021
Revenue	$182,411	$127,602	$185,784
Expenses	$179,554	$183,482	$257,415
Qualifying Distributions	$172,146	$178,322	$252,102
Net Investment Income	$182,411	$127,602	$183,284
Distributable Amount	$261,175	$222,296	$209,383

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

211 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Summit Jewish Community Center ($25,895), Jewish Federation of Greate Metrowe ($25,000), Jespy House ($22,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SUMMIT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Summit, NJ	FUNDING OF RELIGIOUSACTIVITIES	$25,895
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATE METROWE Whippany, NJ	SUPPORT OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY	$25,000
JESPY HOUSE South Orange, NJ	SUPPORT OF HOUSING FOR THE HANDICAPPED	$22,000
WNET GROUP New York, NY	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC RADIO	$15,000
WNYC PUBLIC RADIO New York, NY	SUPPORT PUBLIC RADIO	$10,000
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Richmond, VA	SUPPORT OF HIGHEREDUCATION ACTIVITIES	$8,500
HILLEL INTERNATIONAL Washington, DC	SUPPORT JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE	$7,100
CONGREGATION BROTHERS OF ISRAEL Newtown, PA	SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUSACTIVITIES	$6,000
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE New York, NY	PROTECT AGAINST ANTISEMITISM AND EXTREMISM	$5,000
OBERLIN COLLEGE Oberlin, OH	SUPPORT OF THE JEWISH STUDENT BODY	$3,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert Rothberg	President	4	—
Joan Rothberg	Secretary	4	—
Abra Gorby	Trustee	4	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • **Education** — including science education and STEM initiatives • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** • **Human Services**

How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $25,000 to $100,000. **Recent Activity:** Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the foundation distributed $170,503 in grants.

Where does Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • New York

What size grants does Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc awarded 49 grants totaling $171K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $261K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc's EIN?

Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3492988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.