The Norman & Bettina Roberts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Norman & Bettina Roberts Foundation is a private foundation in Hillsdale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $562,000 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$562,000
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $541,000 the year before.
62% of its 2025 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 | $436,000 | 58 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $541,000 | 61 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $562,000 | 62 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
The Norman & Bettina Roberts 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 The Norman & Bettina Roberts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $252,500 |
| New Jersey | 19 | $177,500 |
| Florida | 9 | $93,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Circle | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Joesph & Malka Melohn | charitable | $30,000 |
| Bobbie's Place | charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Foundation School | charitable | $25,000 |
| Rabbi Jacob Joseph | charitable | $25,000 |
| Il Circolo | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Il Circolo | charitable | $20,000 |
| Southern Methodist Univ | charitable | $20,000 |
| Friendship Circle | charitable | $15,000 |
| High Point Univ | charitable | $15,000 |
| The Buoniconti Cure Paralysis | charitable | $15,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc | charitable | $12,500 |
| Simchas Mayer Fund | charitable | $12,500 |
| Bikur Cholim | charitable | $10,000 |
| Kollel Bnei Yeshivas | charitable | $10,000 |
| Pitch in Foundation | charitable | $10,000 |
| St Anne's Church | charitable | $10,000 |
| The School for Children | charitable | $10,000 |
| Women's Rights Info Ctr | charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Shaarei Zion | charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | charitable | $10,000 |
| Amit | charitable | $10,000 |
| Il Circolo | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Rabbi Samson | charitable | $8,200 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | charitable | $7,500 |
| Amit | charitable | $5,000 |
| Bergen Family Center | charitable | $5,000 |
| Billy Thompson Foundation | charitable | $5,000 |
| Chabad Student Assoc | charitable | $5,000 |
| Chasdei Lev | charitable | $5,000 |
| Church Alive | charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Yeshiva | charitable | $5,000 |
| Joseph & Malka Melohn Foundation | charitable | $5,000 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural | charitable | $5,000 |
| Mahway Evangelical Free Church | charitable | $5,000 |
| Manhattaan Jewish Experience | charitable | $5,000 |
| Ohr Hatorah | charitable | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | charitable | $5,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds | charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Serina Canciglia
- Avi Scheck
- John Diprato
Questions people ask
Does The Norman & Bettina Roberts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Norman & Bettina Roberts Foundation give?
$562,000 in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Norman & Bettina Roberts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Serina Canciglia (Trustee & President), Avi Scheck (Trustee) and John Diprato (Trustee).
What does The Norman & Bettina Roberts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.