Walter S Roberts Charitable
Walter S Roberts Charitable is a private foundation based in Montclair, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including youth development, Alzheimer’s care and prevention, animal welfare, food assistance, education, and homelessness.
Walter S Roberts Charitable at a glance
In short: Walter S Roberts Charitable gave $379K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Georgia. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $379,341
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,709
- +46.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $825,686
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (52% 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 Walter S Roberts Charitable
- 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. It does not provide further application instructions in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Oakwood Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
Phone: (201) 314-5173
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter S Roberts Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of America ($199K). Together the top 10 received $362K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 47 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing allocates grant dollars across recipient states as follows: Georgia, 52%; Illinois, 28%; New Jersey, 9%; New York, 4%; and Massachusetts, 3%. The listed grants also include recipients in South Dakota and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Walter S Roberts Charitable open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 919% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $218K (2022) to $379K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $379K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of America Atlanta, GA | Enable Young People to Reach Their Full Potential | $198,600 |
| Alzheimers Assn Chicago, IL | To improve treatment, care and prevention of alzheimers disease | $100,000 |
| Cash Donations for Individuals Montclair, NJ | To Provide Assitance with Meals | $13,041 |
| Animal Farm Foundation Inc Bangall, NY | To meet the evolving needs of dogs and their communities. | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ Hillside, NJ | Works to end hunger by distributing food to more than 800 community partners | $10,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School Chamberlain, SD | To Educate and Provide Housing for Local Children | $10,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston Boston, MA | To provide healthcare and habitats for amimals in need | $5,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | Provide an opportunity for young people to learn, grow, and thrive | $5,000 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | To build bridges between christians and jews and to provide humanitarian aid and life-saving support to the jewish people and israel. | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Foundation Boston, MA | Support to End Homelessness | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $825,686 | $348,314 | $387,330 | $379,341 | 16 | $381,091 | $21,141 | $41,467 |
| 2023 | $864,702 | $136,188 | $286,663 | $274,550 | 17 | $274,550 | $35,197 | $45,803 |
| 2022 | $1,015,177 | $239,999 | $221,230 | $217,500 | 14 | $217,500 | $21,268 | $49,447 |
| 2021 | $1,004,858 | $1,004,858 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter S Roberts Charitable reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Fresh Air Fund describes its mission as providing children from low-income New York City families with cultural, recreational, and educational experiences. Animal Rescue League of Boston describes its vision as confronting animal cruelty and neglect at their root causes through accessible animal care, public advocacy, and sustained anti-cruelty efforts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $379,341. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $198,600, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $198,600 to Boys and Girls Club of America for enabling young people to reach their full potential and $100,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association for improving Alzheimer’s treatment, care, and prevention. Other reported grants included $13,041 in cash donations for individuals for meal assistance; $10,000 each to Animal Farm Foundation, Community Food Bank of New Jersey, and St. Joseph’s Indian School; and $5,000 each to Animal Rescue League of Boston and Fresh Air Fund. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation also reported receiving $2,500 in 2024; its stated mission is to help the U.S. Marine Corps provide a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Schechter, Cynthia Schechter, and W Scott Roberts as directors.
Walter S Roberts Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Schechter
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Schechter
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. Scott Roberts
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Walter S Roberts Charitable
How much does Walter S Roberts Charitable give each year?
Walter S Roberts Charitable gave $379K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 17 grants.
What is Walter S Roberts Charitable's typical grant size?
Walter S Roberts Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,709, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter S Roberts Charitable that year got $7K on average.
Where does Walter S Roberts Charitable give grants?
Walter S Roberts Charitable gives mostly in Georgia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (28%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants), Montclair, NJ (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Walter S Roberts Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Walter S Roberts Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Walter S Roberts Charitable's largest grantees?
Walter S Roberts Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of America ($198,600), Alzheimers Assn ($100,000) and Cash Donations for Individuals ($13,041), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter S Roberts Charitable?
Walter S Roberts Charitable reported $826K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $381K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walter S Roberts Charitable fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter S Roberts Charitable?
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 Walter S Roberts Charitable's EIN?
Walter S Roberts Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4098833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Walter S Roberts Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Walter S Roberts Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/walter-s-roberts-charitable-morg_92c28774b76241b8902352d962d3f8f6
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