William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation
The William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports organizations in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in New Jersey, with a stated focus on education, youth, and health-related issues.
William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation gave $2.1M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in New Jersey. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,101,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,033
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $35,316,032
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev as the contact and directs applicants to “see footnotes” for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A grant-program description was marked active when last updated August 30, 2025; that date does not establish that a particular application cycle is currently open.
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev
Mailing address: Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 747-4857
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation
Who William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rowan University Foundation ($560K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 145 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program describes support for organizations in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties, New Jersey. In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 10% to Connecticut, 2% to Texas, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $115K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 176% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2021) to $2.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan University Foundation Glassboro, NJ | General Support | $560,000 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey Pennsauken, NJ | General Support | $400,000 |
| The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Norwalk, CT | General Support | $200,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Camden, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Coriell Institute for Medical Research Camden, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| YMCA Camp Ockanickon Inc Medford, NJ | Youth Leadership | $75,000 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen Inc Camden, NJ | General Support | $60,000 |
| American Red Cross Summit, NJ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Center for Family Services Inc Camden, NJ | Together We Change Lives | $50,000 |
| Symphony In C A New Jersey Non Profit Collingswood, NJ | General Support | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,316,032 | $3,418,192 | $2,642,450 | $2,101,000 | 30 | $4,440,481 | $3,317,852 | $2,524,022 |
| 2024 | $34,512,191 | $2,733,593 | $2,461,648 | $1,939,505 | 33 | $2,257,867 | $2,667,603 | $2,419,981 |
| 2023 | $34,230,455 | $2,863,091 | $2,497,986 | $2,082,044 | 29 | $2,303,725 | $2,697,657 | $2,224,980 |
| 2022 | $33,723,507 | $563,921 | $2,837,471 | $2,410,000 | 31 | $2,607,555 | $716,013 | $2,412,745 |
| 2021 | $35,805,420 | $2,436,467 | $2,214,916 | $1,840,750 | 22 | $2,061,888 | $2,266,823 | $2,433,414 |
| 2020 | $36,543,173 | $1,898,612 | $2,334,686 | $2,000,000 | 23 | — | $1,673,810 | $2,117,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2025 — 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 foundation’s stated mission is “to improve the quality of life for the people of Southern New Jersey by supporting organizations that deal with education, youth, and health related issues.” Its grant program describes priorities including year-round programming, direct services, demonstrated community need, measurable outcomes, and long-term sustainability, with an emphasis on broad benefit and underserved populations.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of services. Rowan University Foundation says it raises funds and obtains gifts for Rowan University and university-held attractions, with the goal of enriching students’ education and campus life. Food Bank of South Jersey says it provides food to people in need, nutrition education, and help finding sustainable ways to improve their lives. YMCA Camp Ockanickon says it helps children, teens, and families grow and thrive. Center for Family Services describes its work as supporting and empowering individuals, families, and communities through services including shelter, counseling, advocacy, and education. Project Refit says it combats isolation among veterans, first responders, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $2,101,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $560,000, with a median of $30,000.
The largest reported grants were $560,000 to Rowan University Foundation and $400,000 to Food Bank of South Jersey, both for general support. Other notable grants included $200,000 to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation for general support; $100,000 each to Ronald McDonald House and Coriell Institute for Medical Research, both for general support; and $75,000 to YMCA Camp Ockanickon for youth leadership. Additional grants included $60,000 to Cathedral Soup Kitchen, $50,000 to American Red Cross, $50,000 to Center for Family Services for “Together We Change Lives,” and $40,000 to Project Refit for general support.
The grant program description says funding is not available for general operating costs, new programs, or for-profit entities. It also describes eligibility criteria that include at least three years of operation and direct services to underserved populations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel J Ragone, Linda Rohrer, and Stacey Borton Vail as co-trustees, and PNC Bank N A as trustee.
William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel J. Ragone
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $53K (2025)
Linda Rohrer
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $53K (2025)
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$144K (2020) → $158K (2025)
Stacey Borton Vail
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $53K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas N. Bantivoglio Esq. (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $158K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation
How much does William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation give each year?
William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation gave $2.1M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 33 grants.
What is William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $70,033, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation that year got $115K on average.
Where does William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation give grants?
William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Camden, NJ (7 grants), Voorhees, NJ (3 grants), Glassboro, NJ (2 grants) and Pennsauken, NJ (2 grants).
Does William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rowan University Foundation ($560,000), Food Bank of South Jersey ($400,000) and The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation?
William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation reported $35.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to improve the quality of life for the people of Southern New Jersey by supporting organizations that deal with education, youth, and health related issues.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation?
The filing lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev as the contact and directs applicants to “see footnotes” for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6455062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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