Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation
The Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing lists 22 grants totaling $138,400, with the largest award going to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation gave $138K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,400
- +230.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,291
- +230.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $482,531
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($110K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining shares were New York (4%), Washington, DC (1%), and Massachusetts (1%); Virginia accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation gives
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 6820% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 811% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2022) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Temple University of the Commonwealth System of HI New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lincoln University Lincoln Univ, PA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Zoological Society of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| African American Museum in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bethlehem Baptist Church Springhouse, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Germantown Christian Assembly Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $482,531 | $172,738 | $151,168 | $138,400 | 22 | $149,569 | $72,738 | $18,440 |
| 2024 | $460,961 | $156,229 | $53,080 | $41,900 | 22 | $52,814 | $56,229 | $22,072 |
| 2023 | $357,812 | $126,198 | $52,700 | $42,000 | 25 | $52,700 | $23,394 | $16,891 |
| 2022 | $284,314 | $-15,076 | $11,939 | $2,000 | 1 | $11,639 | — | $12,102 |
| 2021 | $311,329 | $51,571 | $76,349 | $71,000 | 28 | $75,869 | $17,921 | $14,986 |
| 2020 | $336,107 | $97,612 | $33,624 | $28,800 | 17 | — | $33,962 | $13,930 |
| 2019 | $272,119 | $150,561 | $54,627 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $8,247 | $14,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, a zoo, churches, and a food bank. For example, Lincoln University describes itself as a public historically Black university offering liberal arts undergraduate education and professional programs. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts says it provides post-secondary fine arts education, an American art gallery collection, classes, and free arts programs. Philabundance describes its mission as driving hunger from communities and working to end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $138,400. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $110,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest award was $110,000 to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education and the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania; $3,000 to Lincoln University; and $2,000 to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. These grants were listed for general and unrestricted purposes.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert W Bogle as president, director, secretary, and treasurer.
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation is led by Robert W Bogle, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert W Bogle
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 W and Marie K Bogle Foundation
How much does Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation give each year?
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation gave $138K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 22 grants.
What is Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,291, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation give grants?
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (12 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($110,000), Temple University of the Commonwealth System of HI ($5,000) and Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation?
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation reported $483K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, a zoo, churches, and a food bank. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation?
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation's EIN?
Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4984624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert W and Marie K Bogle 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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