The Conestoga Road Foundation
The Conestoga Road Foundation is a private foundation based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported making 50 grants totaling $613,200 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, a medical school, a library, and human-services organizations.
The Conestoga Road Foundation at a glance
In short: The Conestoga Road Foundation gave $613K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state New Jersey. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $613,200
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,264
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,964,974
- +6.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (8 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (22% 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 The Conestoga Road Foundation
- 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: C/O Erboynton30 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (610) 640-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Conestoga Road Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Metropolitan International Scho ($85K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 230 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New Jersey (22%), New York (20%), Florida (18%), Connecticut (11%), and DC (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Conestoga Road Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 50 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $290K (2020) to $613K (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $613K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan International Scho Miami, FL | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $85,000 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $65,000 |
| The Catholic University Washington, DC | Conestoga Road Scholarship | $60,000 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $40,000 |
| Academy of Notre Dame Villanova, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $30,000 |
| Children's Aid & Family Services Paramus, NJ | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $30,000 |
| Ho-Ho-KUS Worth Memorial Library Hohokus, NJ | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $25,000 |
| Ho-Ho-KUS School Hohokus, NJ | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $20,000 |
| Northern Highlands Region High Scho Allendale, NJ | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $20,000 |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Philadelphia, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $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 | $7,964,974 | $1,386,897 | $873,379 | $613,200 | 50 | $613,200 | $1,244,423 | $595,577 |
| 2024 | $7,451,456 | $967,837 | $709,249 | $469,000 | 49 | $469,000 | $839,550 | $553,012 |
| 2023 | $7,927,646 | $1,923,199 | $585,971 | $390,000 | 50 | $469,593 | $814,959 | $438,492 |
| 2022 | $6,590,418 | $712,897 | $606,900 | $408,900 | 44 | $482,712 | $601,735 | $429,499 |
| 2021 | $6,484,421 | $697,178 | $556,426 | $400,000 | 37 | $476,505 | $546,558 | $471,251 |
| 2020 | $6,343,669 | $-145,240 | $424,744 | $290,000 | 37 | — | $44,127 | $381,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Conestoga Road Foundation reported a distributable amount of $596K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including schools and universities, a medical school, a church, a library, and charitable organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate this range. Fairfield University describes its work as providing secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education, as well as other educational, charitable, and religious work. Style Saves says it combines fashion with philanthropy and humanitarianism. Children’s Aid & Family Services is among the listed recipients, and the Navy SEAL Foundation describes its work as supporting warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $613,200. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $85,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $85,000 to The Metropolitan International Scho in Miami, $65,000 to Fairfield University, and $60,000 to The Catholic University for a Conestoga Road scholarship. Other large grants included $40,000 to NYU Grossman School of Medicine; $30,000 each to Academy of Notre Dame and Children’s Aid & Family Services; and $25,000 to Ho-Ho-Kus Worth Memorial Library.
Other 2025 recipients included Style Saves ($20,000), Navy SEAL Foundation ($10,000), Occidental College ($10,000), Washington College ($9,000), New York Common Pantry ($5,000), Palestine Children’s Relief Fund ($5,000), and Nova Ukraine ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan P. Dever as president/director; Christina A. Dever and Sean B. O’Keefe as vice presidents; Winnie A. O’Keefe as secretary/treasurer/director; and George R. Atterbury III as vice president.
The Conestoga Road Foundation is led by Jonathan P. Dever, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan P. Dever
President & Director
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Christina A. Dever
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $18K (2025)
George R. Atterbury III
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Sean B. O'Keefe
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Winnie A. O'Keefe
Secretary, Treasurer & D
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & D, 2022
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $18K (2025)
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 $18K, to Jonathan P Dever (President/Di). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Conestoga Road Foundation
How much does The Conestoga Road Foundation give each year?
The Conestoga Road Foundation gave $613K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $469K across 49 grants.
What is The Conestoga Road Foundation's typical grant size?
The Conestoga Road Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,264, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Conestoga Road Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Conestoga Road Foundation give grants?
The Conestoga Road Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Hohokus, NJ (8 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants) and Paramus, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Conestoga Road Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on The Conestoga Road Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org" (48 grants).
Who are The Conestoga Road Foundation's largest grantees?
The Conestoga Road Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Metropolitan International Scho ($85,000), Fairfield University ($65,000) and The Catholic University ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Conestoga Road Foundation?
The Conestoga Road Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $613K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $596K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Conestoga Road Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including schools and universities, a medical school, a church, a library, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Conestoga Road Foundation?
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 The Conestoga Road Foundation's EIN?
The Conestoga Road Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5271188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Conestoga Road 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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