Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc
The Roberti Family Foundation for Civic was a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says the foundation terminated, had no assets at dissolution, and had previously distributed all assets to public charities. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc at a glance
In short: Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc gave $214K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New York. 79% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $214,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $15,286
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (11 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations; this policy is reported on its final filing and is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 900 G Sreet Nw Suite 301, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (917) 209-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amfar the Foundation for AIDS Research ($53K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went chiefly to recipients in New York (34%), Massachusetts (19%), Connecticut (16%), and Washington, DC (16%); Maine received 5%. Other listed 2024 recipients were in California, Ohio, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 14 grantees (79%) 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 $9K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $35K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $214K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amfar the Foundation for AIDS Research New York, NY | Charitable | $52,500 |
| The Ireland Funds America Boston, MA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| High Watch Recovery Center Kent, CT | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New York School of Interior Design New York, NY | Charitable | $16,000 |
| University of Maine System Farmington, ME | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Willows Community School Culver City, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bryce Harlow Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beth's Furry Friends Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s final filing states that it had no assets at dissolution and that all assets had previously been distributed to public charities.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-2,819 | $236,784 | $214,000 | 14 | $214,000 | $156 | $8,419 |
| 2022 | $337,045 | $-27,258 | $277,208 | $201,334 | 8 | $204,671 | $11,280 | $21,714 |
| 2021 | $641,876 | $214,310 | $192,824 | $183,139 | 6 | $183,139 | $8,855 | $29,484 |
| 2020 | $620,390 | $303,167 | $122,784 | $120,250 | 7 | — | $2,986 | $21,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $214,000. Grant sizes ranged from $1,000 to $52,500, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $52,500 to amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research; $40,000 to The Ireland Funds America; $35,000 to High Watch Recovery Center; $25,000 to Shakespeare Theatre Company; and $16,000 to New York School of Interior Design. Each grant was listed for a charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Vincent A Roberti as chairman and director; Amy Lynn Roberti as vice-chair, treasurer, and director; Daniel F Roberti as secretary and director; and Vincent A Roberti II and Christina M Roberti as directors.
Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc is led by Vincent A. Roberti, Chairman & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vincent A. Roberti
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Lynn Roberti
Vice Chair, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christina M. Roberti
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel F. Roberti
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vincent A. Roberti II
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc
How much does Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc give each year?
Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc gave $214K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc's typical grant size?
Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,286, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc give grants?
Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and Connecticut (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc's largest grantees?
Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Amfar the Foundation for AIDS Research ($52,500), The Ireland Funds America ($40,000) and High Watch Recovery Center ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc's EIN?
Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3697279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/roberti-family-foundation-for-civic-engagement-inc-morg_1d1795b1714f45eca575acfa3f0f5fb9
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