The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc

GLENN DALE, MD EIN: 46-4402908 Website

The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glenn Dale, Maryland. The organization has been tax-exempt since July 2014 and holds 501(c)(3) status. It operates as an invite-only grantmaking foundation that does not accept unsolicited applications.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.1M

+1153.2% YoY

Grant Count

-57.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$193K

+2862.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas with varying award sizes. Based on recent filing data:

Grant Range

of approximately $193,000

Average Grant

of approximately $193,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Maryland, North Carolina, and West Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $5.1M (93%)

District of Columbia $100K (2%)

Pennsylvania $58K (1%)

North Carolina $52K (1%)

Georgia $40K (1%)

West Virginia $30K (1%)

New York $24K (0%)

Virginia $20K (0%)

+5 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Kentucky Maryland North Carolina New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Virginia Washington West Virginia

Cities

AshburnAtlantaBaltimoreBethesdaBoonsboroBuxtonCanyon CountyChadds FordChambersburgCharlotteColumbiaEtnaFrederickFriscoGlenn DaleHagerstownHatterasKnoxvilleMaugansvilleNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $0 (reported as liquidated or distributed)
Total Giving: $2,127,250
Qualifying Distributions: $2,152,954

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $2,038,708
Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue: $174,935
Expenses: $190,735
Qualifying Distributions: $169,750

As of 2022:

Total Assets: $2,050,502
Revenue: $138,307
Expenses: $294,985

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$2,038,708	$2,050,502
Revenue	$169,267	$174,935	$138,307
Expenses	$2,183,208	$190,735	$294,985
Qualifying Distributions	$2,152,954	$169,750	$229,997
Net Investment Income	$139,013	$150,407	$98,818
Distributable Amount	—	$102,947	$115,234

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

132 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Foudnation of Washington County ($2,090,000), Defenders of Wildlife ($10,000), The Children's Treehouse ($6,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOONSBORO EMS BOONSBORO, MD	AMBULANCE AND RESCUSE SERVICES	$3,000
COMMUNITY FOUDNATION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY HAGERSTOWN, MD	SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE FUND	$2,090,000
COUSTEAU SOCIETY ETNA, NH	SAVING AND PROTECTING MARINE LIFE	$1,000
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE WASHINGTON, DC	PROTECTION OF ALL NATIVE ANIMALS AND PLANTS IN THEIR NATURAL COMMUNITIES	$10,000
FOR OTIS SAKE MAUGANSVILLE, MD	ANIMAL RESCUE FOR AT RISK DOGS	$5,000
GIRLS ON THE RUN FREDERICK, MD	SUPPORT ORGANIZATION THAT INSPIRES INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES TO DISCOVER, BUILD, AND GROW THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE	$3,250
HATTERAS ISLAND RESCUE HATTERAS, NC	FACILITATING USE OF CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE REC AREA FOR RECREATION, ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION.	$1,000
KABOOM BETHESDA, MD	SUPPORT FOR ENGAGING COMMUNITIES TO BUILD PLAYSPACES	$5,000
RADIO HATTERAS BUXTON, NC	COMMUNITY RADIO STATION	$1,000
THE CARTER CENTER ATLANTA, GA	FUNDING COMMITTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELEANOR WILDER	PRESIDENT	0.5	—
KATHRYN PONG	SECRETARY	1.5	—
BRUCE WILDER	DIRECTOR	0.5	—
JASON AUFDEM-BRINKE	TREASURER	0.5	—

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation filed a final return as of 2024, indicating a significant change in operational status. The 2024 filing shows substantially increased grant activity ($2.1 million in giving) compared to 2023 ($160,000), suggesting a potential wind-down or liquidation of the foundation's assets through final distributions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas with varying award sizes. Based on recent filing data: • **2024**: Made 11 grants with total giving of $2,127,250 and an average grant size of approximately $193,000 • **2023**: Made 25 grants totaling $159,750 with a median grant of $5,000 • **2022**: Made grants totaling approximately $229,997 • **Historical range**: Grants have ranged from $1,000 to $2,090,000 The foundation's giving rate represents approximately 7.8% of assets. The fou…

Where does The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Maryland, North Carolina, and West Virginia.

What size grants does The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $193K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4402908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.