The Royalty Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Royalty Trust is a private foundation in Medford, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $76,000 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,100 | 19 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $76,000 | 20 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 18 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Royalty 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 The Royalty Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $28,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Philadelphia | charitable | $10,000 |
| Vorhees Animal Orphanage | general fund | $6,000 |
| Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge | general | $5,000 |
| The River School | General | $5,000 |
| Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation | charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| United Way of Martin County | charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Hobe Sound Nature Center | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Philabundance | charitable | $3,000 |
| Bike Walk Indian River County | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Medford Arts Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Impact 100 Irc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Coastal Connections | General fund | $2,000 |
| Environmental Learning Center | general | $2,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Merritt
- Andrea Chambers
- Gregg Merritt
Questions people ask
Does The Royalty Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Royalty Trust give?
$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Royalty Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Janet Merritt (trustee), Andrea Chambers (trustee) and Gregg Merritt (Trustee).
What does The Royalty Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.