Grace Roberti Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grace Roberti Foundation is a private foundation in Woodstock, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$134,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 28 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $102,000 | 28 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $134,500 | 29 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Grace Roberti Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Grace Roberti Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $41,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $21,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $20,000 |
| New York | 3 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $8,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charity | $15,000 |
| Roberti Community House | Charity | $13,000 |
| Southgate Church | Charity | $10,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys Girls | Charity | $7,000 |
| Big Life Foundation | Charity | $7,000 |
| Univ of Delaware Office of Control | Charity | $6,000 |
| Promise Inc in Brevard | Charity | $6,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $5,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Hosp Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| South Brevard Sharing Center | Charity | $5,000 |
| Brevard Alzheimers Sharing Center | Charity | $5,000 |
| Empowers Africa Tsva Trust | Charity | $4,000 |
| Reginald E Johnson Memorial Scholar | Charity | $4,000 |
| St Patricks Church | Charity | $3,500 |
| St Judes Childrens RSCH Hosp | Charity | $3,500 |
| Third Option Foundation | Charity | $3,000 |
| National Crypotologic Foundation | Charity | $3,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Charity | $2,000 |
| St Theresa Church | Charity | $2,000 |
| Safe Project USA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Young at Heart | Charity | $1,500 |
| Iamra | Charity | $1,500 |
| LFLB Senior Citizens Fdn | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Loudoun Abused Womens Shelter | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maribeth Roberti
- Laura-Lee Schwefel
- Joan Roberti
- Nancy Basile-Burke
- David Conklin
- Christopher Roberti
Questions people ask
Does Grace Roberti Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grace Roberti Foundation give?
$134,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Grace Roberti Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maribeth Roberti (President), Laura-Lee Schwefel (Secretary), Joan Roberti (Director) and Nancy Basile-Burke (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Grace Roberti Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.