The Robert Junge Trust
The Robert Junge Trust is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Robert Junge Trust at a glance
In short: The Robert Junge Trust gave $5K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $4,800
- -60.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,400
- -40.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (58% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert Junge Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Kempton New Church ($3K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert Junge Trust gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $25K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kempton New Church Kempton, PA | Religious Work | $2,800 |
| Oak Arbor Church Rochester, MI | Religious Work | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,692 | $4,861 | $4,800 | 2 | $4,800 | $1,692 | $272 |
| 2021 | $4,225 | $4,422 | $13,758 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 | $4,422 | $565 |
| 2020 | $11,894 | $5,116 | $24,544 | $24,500 | 4 | — | $5,116 | $1,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert Junge Trust reported a distributable amount of $272 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert Junge Trust's 2022 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Brandon Junge
Executive Trustee
Trustee → Executive Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryn Brock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Junge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Junge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Brock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Junge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Robert Junge Trust
How much does The Robert Junge Trust give each year?
The Robert Junge Trust gave $5K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
Where does The Robert Junge Trust operate?
The Robert Junge Trust has awarded grants in Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania.
How much is The Robert Junge Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Robert Junge Trust reported a distributable amount of $272 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert Junge Trust's EIN?
The Robert Junge Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6482504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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