Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation is a private foundation in Carmel, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$27.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 19 | $25.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 19 | $27.2 million |
How to apply
Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $422,500 |
| California | 7 | $400,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $85,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $55,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Institute for World Politics | General support | $200,000 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter School | General support | $125,000 |
| Orange County Classical Academy | General support | $125,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | General support | $110,000 |
| The Moving Picture Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | General support | $95,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Expression | General support | $85,000 |
| Nurse Family Partnership | General support | $55,000 |
| Santa Cantalina School | General support | $50,000 |
| Hunter Seven Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Underground Railroad Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| St Mary's College of California | General support | $40,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | General support | $40,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | General support | $40,000 |
| Montage Health Foundation | General support | $31,300 |
| Claremont Institute | General support | $30,000 |
| Hand Helping After Neonatal Death | General support | $13,700 |
| The Philadelphia Society | General support | $7,500 |
| Federalist Society | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Ernst
- David Ernst
- Robert Ernst
- Katherine Ernst
- Keri Ernst
- Michael Sanford
Questions people ask
Does Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Ernst (Director), David Ernst (Secretary/Director), Robert Ernst (President) and Katherine Ernst (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.