Private foundation · EIN 20-2404005 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

St Romain Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $189K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$189K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint George Catholic ChurchBaton Rouge, LAUnrestricted general$50K
Northshore Food Bank Aka Foodbank of CovingtonCovington, LAUnrestricted general$35K
Jdrf InternationalNew York, NYUnrestricted general$34K
St Lawrence Catholic ChurchFairhope, ALUnrestricted general$20K
Greater Baton Rouge Food BankBaton Rouge, LAUnrestricted general$20K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXUnrestricted general$5,000
Thomas HospitalFairhope, ALUnrestricted general$5,000
Saint Joseph Abbey & Seminary CollegeSt Benedict, LAUnrestricted general$5,000
Rich Mauti Cancer FundMandeville, LAUnrestricted general$5,000
Neighborhood BridgesWesterville, OHUnrestricted general$5,000
Hogs for the Cause IncNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted general$2,500
Mary Queen of Peace R C ChurchMandeville, LAUnrestricted general$2,500

By state: Louisiana 7 · New York 1 · Alabama 2 · Texas 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

St Romain Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Frank J & Lucille W Romain, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does St Romain Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does St Romain Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $189K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does St Romain Family Foundation give?

Louisiana (7 grants), New York (1 grants), Alabama (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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