Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation
The Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation is a private foundation based in Litchfield, Connecticut. In filing year 2025, it reported giving $273,750 through 14 grants, all to recipients in Connecticut.
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation gave $274K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Connecticut. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $273,750
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,554
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,140,050
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% 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 G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 578, Litchfield, CT 06759-0578
Phone: (336) 747-8186
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Western Connecticut ($30K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $250K (2021) to $288K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Western Connecticut Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Camella's Cupboard Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Junior Republic Assoc Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Reach Western Connecticut Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Food Rescue US Stamford, CT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sustainable Healthy Communities Litchfield, CT | Charitable | $23,750 |
| The Center for Empowerment Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc Litchfield, CT | Charity | $20,000 |
| Hillside Food Outreach Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project Torrington, CT | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,140,050 | $478,126 | $361,466 | $273,750 | 14 | $299,732 | $412,200 | $335,942 |
| 2024 | $5,022,364 | $229,962 | $353,974 | $267,777 | 13 | $289,844 | $177,049 | $317,316 |
| 2023 | $5,143,747 | $686,697 | $351,047 | $277,500 | 13 | $298,059 | $637,104 | $278,278 |
| 2022 | $4,811,071 | $492,589 | $374,637 | $288,000 | 18 | $309,075 | $440,758 | $288,428 |
| 2021 | $4,693,887 | $652,428 | $333,813 | $250,000 | 16 | $272,328 | $598,676 | $318,899 |
| 2020 | $4,376,741 | $604,302 | $327,942 | $256,312 | 17 | — | $556,064 | $266,441 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation reported a distributable amount of $336K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as food access, education, public broadcasting, and services for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, Camellas Cupboard says it distributes healthy food to more than 250 families weekly. Food Rescue US describes its work as coordinating transfers of surplus food to community organizations serving people experiencing food insecurity. The Susan B Anthony Project says it promotes safety, healing, and growth for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $273,750. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable grants included $30,000 to United Way of Western Connecticut; $25,000 each to Camella’s Cupboard, Connecticut Junior Republic Association, REACH Western Connecticut, and Food Rescue US; and $23,750 to Sustainable Healthy Communities. Other reported awards included $20,000 each to the Center for Empowerment, Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Hillside Food Outreach, and the Susan B Anthony Project, and $15,000 to Danbury Grassroots Academy. The filing also lists a $10,000 grant to Children’s Center of New Milford; Little Britches Therapeutic Riding reports receiving $10,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Union Savings Bank, Nanette Falkenberg, and Maura J Garych as co-trustees.
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maura J. Garych
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Nanette Falkenberg
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Union Savings Bank
Co- Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $59K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marie N. W. Cotier (2020–2021) — Co- Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $59K, to Union Savings Bank (Co- Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation
How much does Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation give each year?
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation gave $274K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $268K across 13 grants.
What is Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,554, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation give grants?
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Litchfield, CT (11 grants).
Does Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Western Connecticut ($30,000), Camella's Cupboard ($25,000) and Connecticut Junior Republic Assoc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation?
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $336K (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 G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food access, education, public broadcasting, and services for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation's EIN?
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6449960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert G and Marguerite M Derx 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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