Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 26 | $21.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 37 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust 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 Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $667,500 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $550,000 |
| California | 3 | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $120,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | General support | $200,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Seton Hall Preparatory School | General support | $100,000 |
| The Farm Team Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| RWJ University Hospital | General support | $100,000 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal - Federation of Ny | General support | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Shal | General support | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General support | $60,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma | General support | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Mindich Child Health | General support | $50,000 |
| County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce | General support | $50,000 |
| Brazil Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Federal Law Enforcement | General support | $30,000 |
| Nan Newark Tech World | General support | $30,000 |
| Drumthwacket Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Release Recovery Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Wizo | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General support | $25,000 |
| Beth's Furry Friends Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| NJ Former Troopers Herit | General support | $20,000 |
| Happy Valley Animals in Need | General support | $20,000 |
| Police Athletic League Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry | General support | $12,500 |
| Saint Mathias School | General support | $10,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network | General support | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Metuchen | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Health Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Survivors of the Triangle | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Fou | General support | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of NYC | General support | $10,000 |
| Ada Forsyth Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Bcas | General support | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Schenkman
Questions people ask
Does Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell Schenkman (Trustee).
What does Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.