William a & Mary Shreve Foundation
The William a & Mary Shreve Foundation is a private foundation based in Manasquan, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity that contributes to certain individuals’ higher education expenses and to various religious organizations.
William a & Mary Shreve Foundation at a glance
In short: William a & Mary Shreve Foundation gave $42K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,500
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,441
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $389,532
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William a & Mary Shreve Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Peter Broege Esquire as the contact. It lists no required form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter Broege Esquire
Mailing address: 25 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: (732) 223-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William a & Mary Shreve Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($250). Together the top 4 received $1K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($40,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William a & Mary Shreve Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 205% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $40,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Bordentown, NJ | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Bordentown Cemetary Assoc Bordentown, NJ | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Columbus Baptist Church Columbus, NJ | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church Bordentown, NJ | Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 | $389,532 | $29,862 | $54,745 | $41,500 | 17 | $45,750 | $25,942 | $22,302 |
| 2023 | $413,415 | $10,626 | $58,405 | $32,500 | 14 | $43,000 | $7,113 | $23,374 |
| 2022 | $459,945 | $27,312 | $51,969 | $39,000 | 17 | $43,000 | $21,394 | $25,796 |
| 2021 | $482,352 | $68,920 | $83,749 | $40,950 | 19 | $56,962 | $25,962 | $57,481 |
| 2020 | $497,181 | $56,790 | $38,788 | $26,500 | 14 | — | $47,704 | $27,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a & Mary Shreve Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The foundation’s filing describes support for individuals’ higher education expenses and religious organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $41,500. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed awards were to individual recipients for college tuition: one grant of $6,000, four grants of $4,000, and seven grants of $2,500 or less among the other listed awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nanette Hauser, Peter T Broege, and Geraldine Harrison as trustees.
William a & Mary Shreve Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geraldine Harrison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Peter T. Broege
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Nanette Hauser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Peter T Broege (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William a & Mary Shreve Foundation
How much does William a & Mary Shreve Foundation give each year?
William a & Mary Shreve Foundation gave $42K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 14 grants.
What is William a & Mary Shreve Foundation's typical grant size?
William a & Mary Shreve Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,441, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William a & Mary Shreve Foundation give grants?
William a & Mary Shreve Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bordentown, NJ (3 grants).
Does William a & Mary Shreve Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of William a & Mary Shreve Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "College Tuition" (13 grants).
Who are William a & Mary Shreve Foundation's largest grantees?
William a & Mary Shreve Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($250), Bordentown Cemetary Assoc ($250) and Columbus Baptist Church ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($40,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 2% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William a & Mary Shreve Foundation?
William a & Mary Shreve Foundation reported $390K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William a & Mary Shreve Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing describes support for individuals’ higher education expenses and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William a & Mary Shreve Foundation?
The filing lists Peter Broege Esquire as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William a & Mary Shreve Foundation's EIN?
William a & Mary Shreve Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6054057. 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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