Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $74,978 to charitable organizations, schools, a university, and religious organizations.
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF at a glance
In short: Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF gave $75K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New Jersey. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,978
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,498
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,472,273
- +44.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF
- 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: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wider Church Ministries ($20K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
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
The 2025 filing reports grant-dollar shares by recipient state of New Jersey, 31%; Ohio, 27%; DC, 27%; Pennsylvania, 7%; and West Virginia, 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wider Church Ministries Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| American Jesuits International Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Pope Paul VI High School Haddonfield, NJ | Unrestricted General | $16,000 |
| Resurrection Catholic School Cherry Hill, NJ | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc Morgantown, WV | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church Cherry Hill, NJ | Unrestricted General | $1,378 |
| Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood Ctr Camden, NJ | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| Caap (Aka Access) Dearborn, MI | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted General | $600 |
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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 | $2,472,273 | $2,797,973 | $95,943 | $74,978 | 10 | $84,114 | $1,385,102 | $86,650 |
| 2024 | $1,706,251 | $263,371 | $86,068 | $52,878 | 8 | $61,293 | $252,357 | $80,991 |
| 2023 | $1,528,966 | $1,109,793 | $57,172 | $41,757 | 9 | $48,222 | $514,605 | $59,455 |
| 2022 | $931,456 | $48,390 | $53,773 | $40,628 | 14 | $47,161 | $39,297 | $48,862 |
| 2021 | $936,911 | $84,527 | $55,589 | $32,470 | 10 | $39,468 | $77,262 | $54,597 |
| 2020 | $908,196 | $654,287 | $32,651 | $22,770 | 9 | — | $333,048 | $32,383 |
| 2019 | $585,143 | $25,748 | $32,959 | $23,178 | 9 | — | $21,034 | $33,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF reported a distributable amount of $87K 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 grants went to organizations including schools, a university, religious organizations, and other charitable organizations. Among the grantees, American Jesuits International says it supports Jesuit education and development initiatives serving marginalized communities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The WVU Foundation says its mission is to maximize charitable support and provide services to West Virginia University, its students, and affiliated organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $74,978. Grants ranged from $600 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $20,000 each to Wider Church Ministries in Cleveland, Ohio, and American Jesuits International in Washington, DC; and $16,000 to Pope Paul VI High School in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Resurrection Catholic School, Temple University, and West Virginia University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Skaf as president, Florence Skaf as vice president, and Lian Skaf as secretary.
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF is led by Robert Skaf, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Skaf
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Florence Skaf
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lian Skaf
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF
How much does Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF give each year?
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF gave $75K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 8 grants.
What is Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF's typical grant size?
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,498, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF that year got $8K on average.
Where does Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF give grants?
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF's top state is New Jersey, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (27%) and District of Columbia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cherry Hill, NJ (2 grants).
Does Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF's largest grantees?
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF's largest 2025 grantees include Wider Church Ministries ($20,000), American Jesuits International ($20,000) and Pope Paul VI High School ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF?
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, a university, religious organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF?
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 Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF's EIN?
Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5649305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert Christopher Skaf Fdn-ETF 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 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
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