Robert And Joan Rothberg Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, with a strong emphasis on religious activities and the Jewish community. Its mission includes combating antisemitism, promoting education, and providing social services, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the handicapped, the homeless, and those in need. The foundation also supports higher education, animal welfare, and conservation efforts. Through its funding, it aims to enhance community well-being and promote social justice, reflecting a commitment to both cultural and humanitarian values.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charities with a clear program match (especially New Jersey-based or with NJ ties) working in Jewish community services, religious activities, education, public radio, social services, or similar local cultural/community causes.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in New Jersey or demonstrates a strong NJ connection.
- • Programs explicitly serve Jewish community needs, religious activities, education, or local social services.
- • Request is for a modest one-time or short-term operating or program grant (typical grant sizes skew under $5k).
- • Applicant can document local partnerships or referrals from prior grantees.
- • Able to apply via mailed letter or phone inquiry and to submit concise, clear materials on a rolling basis.
- • Organizational profile matches listed past purposes such as public radio support, higher education projects, or social services.
Geography
Latest-year grants reached recipients in ten states, so the footprint is multi-state; however a clear majority of dollars (56%) remained in New Jersey, indicating multi-state reach with a strong NJ concentration.
Recipient Variety
The most recent year shows 49 distinct recipients across a wide set of purposes (religious/Jewish community, education, public radio, social services, conservation, etc.), and multiple recipients return across years, so the observed recipient set is broad.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows meaningful turnover—19 new recipients in the latest year—and the filing includes application/contact instructions and a rolling deadline, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
