Robert H Wentorf Foundation

CAMBRIDGE, NY EIN: 14-1775761

Robert H Wentorf Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in CAMBRIDGE, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $224K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $196K. Net investment income was $309K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$224K

+100.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$196K

+684.0% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+586.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert H Wentorf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Robert H Wentorf Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $266K (100%)

States

New York

Cities

AlbanyCambridgeCatskillGreenwichIthacaPotsdamSchaghticokeTroyValley Falls

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$223,923	$111,484	$138,293
Revenue	$309,603	$-157	$26,845
Expenses	$197,164	$26,652	$24,320
Qualifying Distributions	$196,640	$25,790	$23,590
Net Investment Income	$309,079	—	$26,115
Distributable Amount	$15,010	$23,946	$4,316

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

31 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cambridge Community Scholarship Fund ($50,000), SUNY Potsdam ($50,000), Hudson Valley Community College ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Agricultural Stewardship Assoc Inc Greenwich, NY	Support	$10,000
Cambridge Community Scholarship Fund Cambridge, NY	Support	$50,000
Hubbard Hall Projects Cambridge, NY	Support	$8,000
Cornell University Cooperative Extension Catskill, NY	Support	$10,000
SUNY Potsdam Potsdam, NY	Support	$50,000
NY Master Forest Owner Program Ithaca, NY	Educational programs for forest owners.	$10,000
Valley Falls Library Valley Falls, NY	2024 Support	$8,000
Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY	Education Support	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rolf Wentorf	President	—	—
Debra Wentorf	Secretary	—	—
Alan Wrigley	Treasurer	—	—
Mike Greason	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert H Wentorf Foundation?

Robert H Wentorf Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in CAMBRIDGE, NY. It holds $224K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Robert H Wentorf Foundation?

As of 2024, Robert H Wentorf Foundation holds $224K in total assets with $310K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $196K in 2024.

Where does Robert H Wentorf Foundation operate?

Robert H Wentorf Foundation has awarded grants in New York.

What size grants does Robert H Wentorf Foundation award?

In 2024, Robert H Wentorf Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $196K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert H Wentorf Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert H Wentorf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.