Robert L Lippert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert L Lippert Foundation is a private foundation in Alameda, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $58,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$265,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$58,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $355,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $254,750 | 20 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 12 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $265,000 | 23 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Robert L Lippert 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 Robert L Lippert Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $265,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda Boys Girls Club Foundation | Donation | $58,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $25,000 |
| Alameda Food Bank | Donation | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward W Withrow Jr
- Rick V McKinley
- Tom Sullivan
- Richard H Sherratt
- Kristin Thorson
Questions people ask
Does Robert L Lippert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert L Lippert Foundation give?
$265,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Robert L Lippert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward W Withrow Jr (Director), Rick V McKinley (Secretary), Tom Sullivan (Treasurer) and Richard H Sherratt (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert L Lippert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.