The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $178,514 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $47,107. 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$178,514
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$47,107
- Assets$284,510
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
86% 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 | $301,277 | 17 | $558,074 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 7 | $463,049 |
| 2025 | $178,514 | 10 | $284,510 |
How to apply
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston Charitable Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $103,514 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $45,000 |
| California | 4 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Rubicon | Donation | $47,107 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $46,407 |
| Giffords | Donation | $25,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $10,000 |
| The World Central Kitchen | Donation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $10,000 |
| Valley Medical Free Clinic | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Warehouse Theater | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Dearden
- Bryan Cranston
- Robert Baral
Questions people ask
Does The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston Charitable Trust give?
$178,514 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin Dearden (Trustee), Bryan Cranston (Trustee) and Robert Baral (Trustee).