The Roberts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Roberts Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $933,300 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 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$933,300
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $516,000 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $516,000 | 8 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $933,300 | 10 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
The Roberts 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 The Roberts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $558,300 |
| California | 2 | $300,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps Health Foundation | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $200,000 |
| Friends of Schuykill River Park - Co General | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $163,300 |
| Rebuilding Together Philadelphia | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $150,000 |
| Project Home | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $100,000 |
| Las Patrona | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $100,000 |
| The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation Co Simone Gordon | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $75,000 |
| Friends of Schuykill River Park - Co Lage Dog Park | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $62,500 |
| Friends of Schuykill River Park - Co Small Dog Park | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $62,500 |
| The Penn Fund Co Daniel Roberts University of Pennsylvania | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $10,000 |
| The Penn Fund Co Diane Roberts University of Pennsylvania | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Bayles Roberts
Questions people ask
Does The Roberts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roberts Foundation give?
$933,300 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs The Roberts Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Bayles Roberts (Trustee).
What does The Roberts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and education.