Walter S Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Walter S Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $379,341 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $198,600. 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$379,341
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$198,600
- Assets$877,203
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $274,550 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $274,550 | 17 | $870,173 |
| 2024 | $379,341 | 16 | $877,203 |
How to apply
Walter S Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Walter S Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $198,600 |
| Illinois | 2 | $105,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $35,541 |
| New York | 3 | $16,200 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Enable young people to reach their full potential | $198,600 |
| Alzheimers Assn | To improve treatment, care and prevention of alzheimers disease | $100,000 |
| Individual | To provide assitance with meals | $13,041 |
| Animal Farm Foundation Inc | To meet the evolving needs of dogs and their communities. | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | Works to end hunger by distributing food to more than 800 community partners | $10,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | To educate and provide housing for local children | $10,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | To provide healthcare and habitats for amimals in need | $5,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Provide an opportunity for young people to learn, grow, and thrive | $5,000 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians and Jews | To build bridges between christians and jews and to provide humanitarian aid and life-saving support to the jewish people and israel. | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Foundation | Support to end homelessness | $5,000 |
| Running 4 Answers | To improve treatment, care and prevention of alzheimers disease | $5,000 |
| Tom Kitchen Memorial Fund | To promote leadership, athleticism, and to fulfill the needs of hackettstown high school and community and to support and raise awareness for cholangiocarcinoma | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Providing less-fortunate children direct access to resources that will enhance their ability | $2,500 |
| Individual | Provide healthy food to individuals and families in need | $2,500 |
| Mt Hope Improvement Society | Preservation, restoration, and conservation of the neighborhood | $1,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Honor and help military and first responders and their families | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Schechter
- Cynthia Schechter
- W Scott Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Walter S Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter S Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$379,341 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Walter S Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Schechter (Director), Cynthia Schechter (Director) and W Scott Roberts (Director).
What does Walter S Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and food and hunger.