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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 52-2189081

Nora Roberts Foundation

A private foundation in Glenn Dale, MD. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 467 grants and $7.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Contact
Kathryn Pong
7003 Glenn Dale Rd 465
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(609) 274-6834
[email protected]
Form and materials
Online application at norarobertsfoundation.org
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
Only accepting from 501(c)3 groups for literacy, children, arts & humanitarian programs.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $7,459,605

    Grants listed
    467
    Assets, end of year
    $118,641,682

  • Tax year 2024

    $7,482,328

    Grants listed
    593
    Assets, end of year
    $105,395,990

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,039,629

    Grants listed
    632
    Assets, end of year
    $97,685,892

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,619,755

    Grants listed
    182
    Assets, end of year
    $94,132,270

  • Tax year 2021

    $8,203,263

    Grants listed
    587
    Assets, end of year
    $90,657,767

  • Tax year 2020

    $7,690,347

    Grants listed
    986
    Assets, end of year
    $83,204,623

  • Tax year 2019

    $5,687,386

    Grants listed
    594
    Assets, end of year
    $79,116,087

Grants paid in 2025

467 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Proliteracy WorldwideSyracuse, NY

    Operations

    $750,000
  2. Buttonwood InstituteWaynsboro, PA

    Operations

    $500,000
  3. Holy Cross Health FoundationSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $500,000
  4. Luminis Health Doctor's Community Medical Center FoundationLanham, MD

    Operations

    $303,000
  5. Boys and Girls Club of Washington CountyHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $250,000
  6. Moveius Contemporary Ballet IncWashington, DC

    Operations

    $250,000
  7. San Mar Children's HomeBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $250,000
  8. Washington County Museum of Fine ArtsHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $250,000
  9. Amica Center for Immigrant RightsWashington, DC

    Operations

    $200,000
  10. Friends of NCTC All Over the MapShepherdstown, WV

    Operations

    $200,000
  11. High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC

    Operations

    $200,000
  12. Luminis Health Doctors CommunityLanham, MD

    Operations

    $100,000
  13. ProliteracySyracuse, NY

    Operations

    $100,000
  14. Smithsburg High SchoolSmithsburg, MD

    Operations

    $100,000
  15. Washington County Museum of Fine ArtsHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $100,000
  16. Springbrook High SchoolSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $84,000
  17. Authors Guild FoundationNew York, NY

    Operations

    $50,000
  18. Casa Womens Shelter (citizens Assisting & Sheltering the Abused Inc)Hagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  19. Discovery StationHighfieldcascade, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  20. Fahrney KeedyBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  21. Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA

    Operations

    $50,000
  22. Hagerstown Aviation MuseumHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  23. Heartly HouseFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  24. Humane Rescue AllianceWashington, DC

    Operations

    $50,000
  25. Imagination StageBethesda, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  26. Mental Health Association of Frederick CoFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  27. Meritus Health Association of Frederick CoFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  28. Olney Theatre Corporation (DBA Olney Theatre Center)Olney, MD

    Operations

    $50,000
  29. Proliteracy WorldwideSyracuse, NY

    Operations

    $50,000
  30. TheatrewashingtonWashington, DC

    Operations

    $50,000
  31. Amnesty InternationalNew York, NY

    Operations

    $40,000
  32. Town of KeedysvilleKeedysville, MD

    Operations

    $40,000
  33. Authentic Community TheatreHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $30,000
  34. Douglas G Bast Museum of History and PreservationBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $30,000
  35. Rivendell SchoolBrooklyn, NY

    Operations

    $30,000
  36. Boonsboro Environmental CommissionBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $25,000
  37. Boonsboro High School We the PeopleBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $25,000
  38. Boonsboro High School Drama Parent BoosterKeedysville, MD

    Operations

    $25,000
  39. First Hose of BoonsboroBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $25,000
  40. Operation Warm IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Operations

    $25,000
  41. Waynesboro Area YMCAWaynesboro, PA

    Operations

    $25,000
  42. High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC

    Operations

    $21,422
  43. Scholarship High Point SmithHigh Point, NC

    Operations

    $21,422
  44. The Endangered Species Theatre ProjectFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $20,000
  45. Hood College Foundation IncFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $19,228
  46. Potomac Valley Audubon SocietyShepherdstown, WV

    Operations

    $18,000
  47. San Mar Children's HomeBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $18,000
  48. Literacy Council of Washington County IncHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $16,000
  49. American Conservation Film FestivalShepherdstown, WV

    Operations

    $15,000
  50. American Red CrossBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $15,000
  51. Food & FriendsWashington, DC

    Operations

    $15,000
  52. Literacy Council of Frederick CoFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $15,000
  53. The Community Foundation of Frederick CountyFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $15,000
  54. Washington County Council of Churches DBA Hagerstown Area Religious CouncilHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $15,000
  55. Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department IncHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $14,000
  56. ACLU Foundation of Maryland IncBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $12,000
  57. Frederick Arts CouncilFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $12,000
  58. Frostburg State University Foundation IncFrostburg, MD

    Operations

    $11,242
  59. Adventure Theatre MTCGlen Echo, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  60. American Library AssociationChicago, IL

    Operations

    $10,000
  61. Anti-Recidivism CoalitionLos Angeles, CA

    Operations

    $10,000
  62. Barton Hose Company No 1 IncBarton, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  63. Best BuddiesBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  64. Boonsboro High SchoolBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  65. Brooklane HealthHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  66. Buttonwood InstituteWaynsboro, PA

    Operations

    $10,000
  67. Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  68. Casa of Western MDCumberland, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  69. Community Word ProjectNew York, NY

    Operations

    $10,000
  70. Contemporary American Theater FestivalShepherdstown, WV

    Operations

    $10,000
  71. Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  72. Elm Shakespeare CompanyNew Haven, CT

    Operations

    $10,000
  73. Faction of Fools Theatre Company IncArlington, VA

    Operations

    $10,000
  74. Fahrney KeedyBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  75. First BookWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  76. Flying V LTDSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  77. Folger Shakespeare LibraryWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  78. Food & FriendsWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  79. Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County IncChambersburg, PA

    Operations

    $10,000
  80. Hatteras Village Civic AssociationHatteras, NC

    Operations

    $10,000
  81. Joe's Movement Emporium (world Arts Focus Inc)Mt Rainier, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  82. Knock on Wood Tap StudioWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  83. Literacy Council of Montgomery CoRockville, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  84. Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  85. Maryland Humanities Council IncBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  86. Maryland TheatreHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  87. Montgomery Hospice IncRockville, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  88. Port Discovery Children's MuseumBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  89. Potomac PlaymakersHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  90. Prince Georges Child Resource Center IncLargo, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  91. Rorschach TheatreWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  92. Taffety Punk Theatre IncWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  93. The Nature ConservancyBethesda, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  94. We Happy FewWashington, DC

    Operations

    $10,000
  95. Western Heights Middle SchoolHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  96. Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    Operations

    $10,000
  97. YMCA - HagerstownHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $10,000
  98. Silver Spring StageSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $9,000
  99. Boonsboro High SchoolBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $8,000
  100. Sharpsburg LibrarySharpsburg, MD

    Operations

    $8,000
  101. Wildwood Summer TheatreBethesda, MD

    Operations

    $8,000
  102. Wildwood Summer TheatreBethesda, MD

    Operations

    $8,000
  103. Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free LibraryWaynesboro, PA

    Operations

    $7,500
  104. Blessings in A BackpackLouisville, KY

    Operations

    $7,500
  105. C&O Canal TrustWilliamsport, MD

    Operations

    $7,500
  106. Chamber Dance ProjectWashington, DC

    Operations

    $7,500
  107. Friends of NCTCShepherdstown, WV

    Operations

    $7,500
  108. Friends of the National ArboretumWashington, DC

    Operations

    $7,500
  109. Girls Incorporated of Washington CountyHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $7,500
  110. GreenpeaceWashington, DC

    Operations

    $7,500
  111. Literacy Council of Carroll County (MD) IncWestminster, MD

    Operations

    $7,500
  112. Maryland Ensemble TheatreFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $7,500
  113. National Association of Black StorytellersBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $7,500
  114. RainnWashington, DC

    Operations

    $7,500
  115. Reach CaregiversHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $7,500
  116. Salvation Army HagerstownHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $7,500
  117. Shakespeare Theatre CompanyWashington, DC

    Operations

    $7,500
  118. Shepherdstown Public Library Foundation IncShepherdstown, WV

    Operations

    $7,500
  119. Springbrook High School Drama ClubSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $7,500
  120. Studio TheatreWashington, DC

    Operations

    $7,500
  121. Synetic TheaterArlington, VA

    Operations

    $7,500
  122. The Center for Courageous KidsScottsville, KY

    Operations

    $7,500
  123. Washington Performing Arts SocietyWashington, DC

    Operations

    $7,500
  124. University of Maryland College Park Foundation IncCollege Park, MD

    Operations

    $7,000
  125. AARP FoundationWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  126. AfiSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  127. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Operations

    $6,000
  128. Alzheimer's Western MD ChapterTimonium, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  129. Anne Arundel Literacy CouncilEdgewater, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  130. Arthritis Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Operations

    $6,000
  131. Big Brothers Big SistersHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  132. Bowie High School Parent Teacher Student Organization Bulldog TheatreBowie, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  133. Breast Cancer Awareness - Cumberland Valley IncHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  134. Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDSNew York, NY

    Operations

    $6,000
  135. Cci Health & WellnessSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  136. CentroniaWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  137. Chesapeake Bay FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  138. Children's Village of Washington County IncHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  139. Christmas HouseEverett, WA

    Operations

    $6,000
  140. Clancyworks Dance CompanySilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  141. Clear Spring Volunteer Fire CompanyClear Spring, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  142. Code Read IncCanyon Cntry, CA

    Operations

    $6,000
  143. Dance ExchangeTakoma Park, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  144. Discovery Theater (smithsonian)Washington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  145. Enoch Pratt Free LibraryBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  146. Evergreen HeritageFrostburg, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  147. Frederick Rescue MissionFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  148. Freedom for ImmigrantsSan Francisco, CA

    Operations

    $6,000
  149. Habitat for Humanity (frederick)Frederick, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  150. Habitat for Humanity Metro MarylandSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  151. Habitat for Humanity of Washington CountyHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  152. Holy Cross Health FoundationSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  153. Homeless Children's Playtime ProjectWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  154. Hope HouseWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  155. March of Dimes (FMH)Arlington, VA

    Operations

    $6,000
  156. Maryland International Film FestivalHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  157. Mission of Mercy IncFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  158. Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy IncRockville, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  159. Mosaic Theater Company of DCWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  160. Moveius Contemporary Ballet IncWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  161. MPTOwings Mills, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  162. National Arbor Day FoundationNebraska City, NE

    Operations

    $6,000
  163. National Braille PressBoston, MA

    Operations

    $6,000
  164. National Organization of Women FoundationWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  165. Nextstop Theatre CompanyHerndon, VA

    Operations

    $6,000
  166. NMSS Multiple SclerosisNew York, NY

    Operations

    $6,000
  167. Olney Theatre Corporation (DBA Olney Theatre Center)Olney, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  168. Only Make BelieveWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  169. Open Minds IncMiddletown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  170. Planned Parenthood Fed of AmericaWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  171. Refugee & Immigrant Center for Education & Legal ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $6,000
  172. Sharpsburg Fire DepartmentSharpsburg, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  173. Smithsonian SocietyWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  174. Soho Center for Arts and Education IncMadison, VA

    Operations

    $6,000
  175. Southern Poverty Law Center IncMontgomery, AL

    Operations

    $6,000
  176. Springbrook High School Instrumental Music ProgramSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  177. Springbrook High School Vocal MusicSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  178. St Judes Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Operations

    $6,000
  179. St Mark's Episcopal Church LappansBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  180. The Children's Tree HouseShepherdstown, WV

    Operations

    $6,000
  181. The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education CenterFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  182. The Fishing SchoolWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  183. Theater AllianceWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  184. United Through ReadingSan Diego, CA

    Operations

    $6,000
  185. United WayHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  186. Washington Architectural FoundationWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  187. Washington County Free LibraryHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  188. Washington County Museum of Fine ArtsHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $6,000
  189. WetaArlington, VA

    Operations

    $6,000
  190. Wolftrap FoundationVienna, VA

    Operations

    $6,000
  191. Young Playwrights' TheaterWashington, DC

    Operations

    $6,000
  192. Alsatia Club FoundationHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $5,500
  193. Alexandria Tutoring ConsortiumAlexandria, VA

    Operations

    $5,000
  194. Alice Ferguson FoundationAccokeek, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  195. Allegany County Library SystemCumberland, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  196. Amara Legal CenterWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  197. An Open Book FoundationWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  198. Art EnablesWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  199. Arts for the AgingGaithersburg, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  200. Artscentric IncCheverly, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  201. Avant Bard TheatreArlington, VA

    Operations

    $5,000
  202. Baltimore Shakespeare FactoryBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  203. Bemorecaring Inc (hanover)Hanover, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  204. Bread for the CityWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  205. Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast CancerSilver Spring, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  206. Brunswick High School Safe and Sane Graduation CommitteeJefferson, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  207. CandidNew York, NY

    Operations

    $5,000
  208. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (chaw)Washington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  209. Carpe Diem Arts IncGermantown, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  210. Center Stage Associates IncBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  211. Charles County Literacy CouncilLa Plata, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  212. Chesapeake Arts CenterBrooklyn Park, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  213. Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound SchoolBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  214. Chesapeake Health Education Program IncPerryville, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  215. Chesapeake Shakespeare CompanyBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  216. Children in NeedHagerstown, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  217. Children's Law CenterWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  218. Collegiate Directions IncBethesda, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  219. Comfort CasesGaithersburg, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  220. Communities in Schools of the Nation's CapitalWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  221. Community Concerts at Second IncBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  222. Community Crisis ServicesHyattsville, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  223. Community ForkliftEdmonston, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  224. Conservation NationWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  225. Constellation Theatre CompanyWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  226. DC Arts CenterWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  227. DC Diaper BankWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  228. DC Youth Orchestra ProgramWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  229. Drag Queen Story HourSan Francisco, CA

    Operations

    $5,000
  230. Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature SchoolsGlen Arm, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  231. Everybody Wins DCWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  232. February Star SanctuaryKnoxville, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  233. Fells Point Creative Alliance IncBaltimore, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  234. First Hose of BoonsboroBoonsboro, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  235. Food and Care for All IncEllicott City, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  236. Food for NeighborsReston, VA

    Operations

    $5,000
  237. Foundation for Women WarriorsVista, CA

    Operations

    $5,000
  238. Fractured Atlas Happenstance Theater IncRockville, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  239. Franklin County Library SystemChambersburg, PA

    Operations

    $5,000
  240. FREE2LUVSeattle, WA

    Operations

    $5,000
  241. Friends of Baltimore City Public Schools' Great Kids Farm Foundation IncCatonsville, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  242. Friends of MusicShepherdstown, WV

    Operations

    $5,000
  243. Friends of Papatsco Valley State ParkEllicott City, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  244. Frostburg State University Foundation IncFrostburg, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  245. Gala Hispanic TheatreWashington, DC

    Operations

    $5,000
  246. Gamers OutreachSaline, MI

    Operations

    $5,000
  247. Girls on the Run of Mid & Western MarylandFrederick, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  248. Girls on the Run of the Greater ChesapeakeAnnapolis, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  249. Glenn Dale Fire Assoc IncGlenn Dale, MD

    Operations

    $5,000
  250. GofarmGolden, CO

    Operations

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education64 grants $1,330,89232% of the total
  2. Arts and culture80 grants $1,185,37528% of the total
  3. Health16 grants $587,50014% of the total
  4. Youth development9 grants $281,9007% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid11 grants $251,0006% of the total
  6. Human services30 grants $189,7005% of the total
  7. 13 other causes55 grants $339,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maryland212 grants $3,711,126
  2. New York28 grants $1,102,240
  3. District of Columbia67 grants $945,500
  4. Pennsylvania27 grants $646,000
  5. West Virginia14 grants $291,500
  6. North Carolina11 grants $269,844
  7. Virginia22 grants $107,075
  8. Georgia6 grants $68,000
  9. California10 grants $52,000
  10. Illinois6 grants $30,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Eleanor WilderPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Bruce WilderVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathryn PongSECRETARY Hours 10Pay $205,581
  • Jason M Aufdem-BrinkeTREASURER Hours 10Pay $244,632

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