The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc
The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation terminated on December 31, 2024, distributing its remaining assets to the Community Foundation of Washington County Endowment Fund; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $193K), mostly in Maryland. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,127,250
- +1153.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $193,386
- +2862.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% 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 The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation stated in its final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing describes this policy for the foundation; it is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7003 Glenn Dale Road 465, Glenn Dale, MD 20769
Phone: (301) 717-0704
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foudnation of Washington County ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 132 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The listed grants also included recipients in Washington, DC; West Virginia; Georgia; North Carolina; and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1M; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1M first-time, $3K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 165% of 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 $170K (2023) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foudnation of Washington County Hagerstown, MD | Southern Washington County Fire and Rescue Fund | $2,090,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | Protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities | $10,000 |
| The Children's Treehouse Shepherdstown, WV | Nature Based Early Childhood Education Center | $6,000 |
| For Otis Sake Maugansville, MD | Animal Rescue for at Risk Dogs | $5,000 |
| Kaboom Bethesda, MD | Support for Engaging Communities to Build Playspaces | $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 |
| Boonsboro EMS Boonsboro, MD | Ambulance and Rescuse Services | $3,000 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Funding Committment to Human Rights | $2,000 |
| Cousteau Society Etna, NH | Saving and Protecting Marine Life | $1,000 |
| Hatteras Island Rescue Hatteras, NC | Facilitating use of cape hatteras national seashore rec area for recreation, enjoyment and education. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports the foundation’s termination and distribution of its remaining assets to the Community Foundation of Washington County Endowment Fund.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $169,267 | $2,183,208 | $2,127,250 | 11 | $2,152,954 | $139,013 | — |
| 2023 | $2,038,708 | $174,935 | $190,735 | $169,750 | 26 | $169,750 | $150,407 | $102,947 |
| 2022 | $2,050,502 | $138,307 | $294,985 | $217,500 | 19 | $229,997 | $98,818 | $115,234 |
| 2021 | $2,209,206 | $848,679 | $1,834,953 | $1,780,500 | 34 | $1,784,995 | $804,564 | $154,487 |
| 2020 | $3,187,674 | $436,130 | $1,216,700 | $1,155,873 | 42 | — | $387,289 | $211,108 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Defenders of Wildlife describes its mission as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. KABOOM! says it works to end playspace inequity by uniting with communities to build kid-designed playspaces. The Carter Center describes its commitments as human rights and alleviating human suffering, and says it works to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $2,127,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,090,000, with a median of $3,250. The largest grant was $2,090,000 to Community Foundation of Washington County for the Southern Washington County Fire and Rescue Fund. Other grants included $10,000 to Defenders of Wildlife, $6,000 to The Children’s Treehouse for a nature-based early childhood education center, and $5,000 each to For Otis Sake for animal rescue and KABOOM for community playspaces.
Earlier filings report 26 grants totaling $169,750 in 2023 and 19 grants totaling $217,500 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eleanor Wilder as president, Kathryn Pong as secretary, Bruce Wilder as director, and Jason Aufdem-Brinke as treasurer.
The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc is led by Eleanor Wilder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eleanor Wilder
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Wilder
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Aufdem-Brinke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Pong
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
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 The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 26 grants.
What is The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $193,386, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc that year got $1M on average.
Where does The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foudnation of Washington County ($2,090,000), Defenders of Wildlife ($10,000) and The Children's Treehouse ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Defenders of Wildlife describes its mission as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated in its final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did 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 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.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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