Private foundation · EIN 20-5649305 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert Christopher Skaf Foundationa Nj Nonprofit Corporation

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: 10 grants paid, $75K total, median $5,000. 40% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$75K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wider Church MinistriesCleveland, OHUnrestricted general$20K
American Jesuits InternationalWashington, DCUnrestricted general$20K
Pope Paul Vi High SchoolHaddonfield, NJUnrestricted general$16K
Resurrection Catholic SchoolCherry Hill, NJUnrestricted general$5,000
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted general$5,000
West Virginia University Foundation IncMorgantown, WVUnrestricted general$5,000
Trinity Presbyterian ChurchCherry Hill, NJUnrestricted general$1,378
Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood CtrCamden, NJUnrestricted general$1,000
Caap (aka Access)Dearborn, MIUnrestricted general$1,000
St Nicholas Orthodox CathedralBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted general$600

By state: New Jersey 4 · Ohio 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · West Virginia 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Robert Christopher Skaf Foundationa Nj Nonprofit Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Robert Christopher Skaf Foundationa Nj Nonprofit Corporation 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 Robert Christopher Skaf Foundationa Nj Nonprofit Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Robert Christopher Skaf Foundationa Nj Nonprofit Corporation give?

New Jersey (4 grants), Ohio (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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