Robinson Foundation
Wilmington, DE · EIN 30-6555736. Reported 171 grants totalling $11.8M to 114 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Robinson Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $15,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $10,000 and $50,000; the smallest was $1,000 and the largest $1,000,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | $4,000,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | Portsmouth, VA | $1,400,000 | 9 | 4 | 2024 |
| Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Foundation | Memphis, TN | $1,125,000 | 5 | 3 | 2024 |
| Tennessee Baptist Mission Board | Franklin, TN | $800,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | $650,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Munford Baptist Church | Munford, TN | $450,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc | Bloomfield, CT | $337,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Tipton-Rosemark Academy Inc | Millington, TN | $285,300 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| One Family Memphis | Memphis, TN | $185,000 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| Childhelp Inc | Phoenix, AZ | $125,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Go Lucy Go Foundation Inc | Covington, TN | $125,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation | Staten Island, NY | $120,000 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Central Baptist Church | Brighton, TN | $117,000 | 5 | 2 | 2024 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region | Covington, TN | $114,500 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Marine Raider Foundation | Fishers, IN | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Atlanta, GA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Faith Tabernacle World Outreach Inc | Fredericktown, MO | $90,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Phoenix Animal Care Coalition | Phoenix, AZ | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children | Scottsdale, AZ | $55,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Paws - Providing Animal Welfare Services | Jackson, WY | $52,500 | 3 | 2 | 2024 |
| Easter Seals Serving DC-MD-Va Inc | Silver Spring, MD | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Macon Medication Assistance Program Inc | Franklin, NC | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pentagon Federal Credit Union Fdn Penfed Foundatio | Alexandria, VA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Angel Flight East | Blue Bell, PA | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ryan House | Phoenix, AZ | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | Rockwall, TX | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Peaceful Pastures Donkey Rescue | Lincoln, MO | $27,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Angels of Americas Fallen | Colorado Spgs, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Beheard | Tulsa, OK | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Childrens Oncology Camp Foundation | Missoula, MT | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Church Under a Tree of Louisiana | Leesville, LA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ddc Clinic for Special Needs Children | Middlefield, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Faith N Friends | Powell, TN | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fort Bend Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels & Much M | Rosenberg, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hands & Hearts for Horses Inc | Thomasville, GA | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Light of the World Charities Inc | Stuart, FL | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Love House Learning Academy | Beaufort, SC | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Map International | Brunswick, GA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| New Freedom Farm Inc | Buchanan, VA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rebuilding Hope Inc | Dalton, GA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rutherford Housing Partnership Inc | Forest City, NC | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Servants at Work Inc - Virginia | Fredericksbrg, VA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Warriors Hope Project | Kansas City, MO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| USA Cares Inc | Louisville, KY | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Warm Beach Christian Camps & Conference Center | Stanwood, WA | $24,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Broken Arrow Foundation | Covington, TN | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chesapeake Church | Huntingtown, MD | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Missions on Wheels | Montgomery, TX | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Inc | Cherry Hill, NJ | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Musicians on Call Inc | Nashville, TN | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Provision Cares Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Trinity Equestrian Center Kids Kamp Inc | Eau Claire, WI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Herd Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | $19,100 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Community Nursing Service | Salt Lake City, UT | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Connecticut Burns Care Foundation Incorporated | Milford, CT | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kindering Center | Bellevue, WA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service Inc | Knoxville, TN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Sight Savers America Inc | Pelham, AL | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Camp Conquest | Millington, TN | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kid Pack Inc | Lakeland, FL | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Age Well Inc | Colchester, VT | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Animal Rescue League of Berks County Inc | Birdsboro, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Arizona Autism United Inc | Phoenix, AZ | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Armed Services YMCA of the USA | Fort Campbell, KY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baby Bureau | Warminster, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Christian Sharing Center Inc | Longwood, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| City Fresh | Cleveland, OH | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fostered Gift | Burlison, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fundamental Needs Inc | Cortez, CO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Galatians 62 | Elgin, SC | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gemini Pet Rescue and Transport | Covington, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Palatka, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Interact | Raleigh, NC | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Loving Arms Cancer Outreach Incorporated | Marietta, GA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mitchells Place Inc | Birmingham, AL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mke Urban Stables Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mt Graham Safe House Inc | Safford, AZ | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Naples Therapeutic Riding Center | Naples, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance | Millersville, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Oasis Center Inc | Nashville, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Passion for Paws | Palm Beach, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rescue- Freedom International | Kirkland, WA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Supporting Area Families Everyday | Towanda, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Two By Two Rescue | Helena, AL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| We Dont Waste Inc | Denver, CO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Desoto Hills Baptist Church | Southaven, MS | $8,250 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Love Thy Neighbor King George | King George, VA | $8,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Dwelling Place | Columbia Hts, MN | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mclindon Family Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | $7,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | Longmont, CO | $7,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Association for Guidance Aid Placement & Empathy | Nashville, TN | $6,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tipton County School District | Covington, TN | $6,000 | 2 | 1 | 2023 |
| Veracity Neuroscience Foundation | Memphis, TN | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Comfort Cases Inc | Rockville, MD | $5,900 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| A01 Foundation Inc | Mullica Hill, NJ | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Athens Area Diaper Bank Inc | Bogart, GA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Austin Peay Elementary School | Covington, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Backpacks of Love Inc | Powhatan, VA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Calm Waters Center for Children and Families Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jacobs House Inc | Temecula, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Walk With Me Inc | Conover, NC | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wings of Hope Equitherapy | Cleburne, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Working for a Purpose Foundation | Rincon, GA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bridges at Worthmore Inc | Worton, MD | $4,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Human-Animal Connection | Tucson, AZ | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Montgomery Housing Partnership Inc | Silver Spring, MD | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels | Phoenix, AZ | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Broad Street United Methodist Church | Cleveland, TN | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
28 of 114 (25%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 28%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
easy-to-operate stretchers, cribs, laser therapy equipment for the outpatient clinics in hematology, bone marrow transplant, and leukemia, an omnicell drug dispenser for the pharmacy, Ronald McDonald house in Memphis funds and Give to Live program - Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Foundation
To purchase specific items for the Neuroscience Institute, Rehab Services, Transport Services and Garden Project - Shriners Hospitals for Children
motion analysis lab new technology and renovated Mal space for shreveport - Tennessee Baptist Mission Board
TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA NATURAL DISASTER DUE TO SNOW STORM - Mercy Chefs Inc
for NC and TN Helene flooding fund - One Family Memphis
the "Free after Three" program and to support Community Closet to purchase items to restock
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 135 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | $2,866,000 | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | $3,252,120 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 52 | $2,585,100 | $10,800 |
| 2024 | 58 | $3,061,330 | $13,500 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 63% of this one's giving went to organizations in Tennessee. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $15,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Tennessee.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Robinson Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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