The Robinson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Robinson Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $228,125 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$228,125
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $213,750 the year before.
35% 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 | $213,750 | 28 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $228,125 | 34 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Henry H Dearing 515 S Figueroa St Ste 2060, Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 626-4481 |
| What to submit | Blank application forms may be obtained at the above address |
| Restrictions | Grants limited to the first church of christ scientist in boston, ma or any qualified subsidiary fund thereof to promote and extend the religion of christian science and to bless the local and national community which promotes man's recognition of his highest selfhood. |
What The Robinson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $151,425 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $34,200 |
| Colorado | 2 | $17,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation | Educationaleducational | $60,000 |
| The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston | Religious | $34,200 |
| Ability Connection Colorado Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Troy Baseball Boosters Co Troy High School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Uci Foundation(the Leslie Ann Ferree Memorial Compassion Award) | Educational | $10,000 |
| Ylhs Baseball Boosters - Yorba Linda High School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alpha Delta Pi Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| Miraclefeet | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oneoc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peo Star Scholarship Fund | Educational | $5,000 |
| Adventure Unlimiteddiscoverybound Foundation | Religious/charitable | $2,500 |
| Age Well Senior Services Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Assistance League Fullerton | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Berkeley Hall School Foundation | Religious/educational | $2,500 |
| Chorale Bel Canto | Artistic expression | $2,500 |
| Clairbourn School | Religious/educational | $2,500 |
| Diabetes Camping and Educational Services Inc | Educational charitable | $2,500 |
| Mount of Olives Church Robert H Lange Preschool | Educational | $2,500 |
| Outward Bound Adventures | Educational | $2,500 |
| Pacific Symphony | Artistic expression | $2,500 |
| Padre Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Project Camp | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Providence St Jude Memorial Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Spin(serving People in Need Inc) | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Steadfast la | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Cedars Camps Inc | Religious/charitable | $2,500 |
| Whittier Regional Symphony | Artistic expression | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $2,500 |
| BABY2BABY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Lighthouse Project Inc | Artistic expression | $2,500 |
| Hope Harbor | Charitable | $2,500 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Berkeley | Religious/artistic expression | $1,425 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry H Dearing
Questions people ask
Does The Robinson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Robinson Foundation give?
$228,125 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Robinson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry H Dearing (Trustee).
What does The Robinson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.