RBG Inc
Preselected recipients only
RBG Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $186,573 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,096 and the largest $61,370. 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$186,573
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,096
- Largest grant$61,370
- Assets$553,595
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $183,331 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $181,216 | 33 | $523,704 |
| 2024 | $183,331 | 35 | $525,358 |
| 2025 | $186,573 | 32 | $553,595 |
How to apply
RBG Inc 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 RBG Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 20 | $141,596 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,249 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,576 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,067 |
| New York | 1 | $1,045 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,040 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of CO Foundation Sheridan Health Services | Our clinic provides coordinated physical and mental health services to anyone, no matter your financial situation. | $61,370 |
| Children's Hospital CO Foundation | We are committed to community engagement and facilitating philanthropic support on behalf of the children and families Children's Colorado serves across the Rocky Mountain region and throughout the world. | $15,000 |
| Hashim Khan Foundation | Support youth squash programs | $12,000 |
| Mile High Impact 360 | Mile High 360 is a community nonprofit organization that helps young people access higher education and succeed in life. | $10,520 |
| African Mission Healthcare | African Mission Healthcare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with mission hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa to provide healthcare and train medical professionals | $10,000 |
| Downtown Denver Partnership | Since 1955, the Downtown Denver Partnership has convened, collaborated and led a bold vision to build an economically competitive center city. With a bias for action, we invest for tomorrow and execute today, converging the right people at the right time to make an impact. | $8,000 |
| Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals | Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) is a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for children's hospitals in North America. Their mission is to change the health of children and the future by | $7,576 |
| Bison Foundation (The) | To enrich the day-to-day lives of the brain-injury community with strategies, improving the possibilities of their recovery. | $7,050 |
| Univ of CO Boulder Leeds School of Business | At the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business, we believe in making a positive impact, with business being a powerful force for good. By redefining business education, driving innovation and advancing entrepreneurial mindsets, we work every day to transform the future of global business. | $5,300 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Founded in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is a leading private funding source for research on retinal degenerative diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. Its mission is to accelerate research for prevention, treatment, and cures. | $5,249 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Foundation | Denver Health changes lives through primary care, behavioral health, early childhood development, first responder services, and more | $5,000 |
| Communities Foundation of OK | At the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, we believe in the power of connecting individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and communities. Because when passionate people are paired with purposes they care about most, the communities in Oklahoma will prosper. We aim to strategically distribute charitable funds, maximize our donors' impact, and strengthen their communities through stewardship and commitment to sustainable change. | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation (The) | The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. | $5,000 |
| Developmental Services of NW Kansas | Job development & training to unemployed people | $5,000 |
| Weld Elves | Community Outreach with local law enforcement | $5,000 |
| 3 Hopeful Hearts | Grief support for families who have lost a child | $2,191 |
| American Red Cross | The American Red Cross' mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Every day, we're at work across the country helping individuals and communities prepare for disasters and other emergencies. | $2,000 |
| Misson Wolf | Mission: Wolf is a remote wolf sanctuary near Westcliffe, Colorado in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It houses up to 40 wolves and wolf-dog crosses, and works to promote a better understanding of wolves in order to further reintroduction efforts and discourage attempts to keep wolves as pets. | $2,000 |
| Cap for Kids | Cap for Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to bring hope and cheer to children undergoing cancer treatment, and their families. We do this by providing financial and emotional support to the immediate families of the afflicted children as well as by bringing them face to face with their favorite comic and pop culture heroes via in-character hospital or home visits. We are able to do this through the kindness, generosity, and support of the pop culture community as well as the heroic efforts of our wonderful volunteers. | $1,500 |
| Denver Zoo | Support for animals | $1,500 |
| No Kill Colorado | Support for homeless cats & dogs | $1,500 |
| Denver Santa Claus Shop | Denver Santa Claus Shop (DSCS) is a nonprofit that collects and gives families the opportunity to shop for free toys each December. A non-denominational, all-volunteer-run organization, | $1,148 |
| Albany County Conservancy | To protect, preserve, and promote the biodiversity, history, and cultural resources of the Wyoming Rocky Mountain Ecosystem. | $1,067 |
| Shining Hope for Communities | Advocacy for women and girls in urban slums | $1,045 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | To eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world. | $1,040 |
| USO World Headquarters | The USO is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve the well-being of the military and their families. The USO was founded in 1941 and has over 200 centers worldwide. The USO is not a government agency, but every president since 1941 has been its Honorary Chairman. | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital in the East Hollywood district of Los Angeles, on Sunset Boulevard at the corner of Vermont Avenue. | $1,000 |
| Education Foundation of Eagle County | EFEC's mission is to support education and intellectual and emotional needs of students, especially focusing on school-based enrichment programs, mental health services, and efforts to recognize and retain top teacher talent | $1,000 |
| Individual | We envision a future where good food will not be wasted and negatively impact the environment. Where food-insecure families and individuals can thrive without worrying about where their next meal will come from. And where excess food has an easy and direct line to communities in need. | $500 |
| Friendship Bridge | Promotes women's self-sufficiency in Guatemala | $500 |
| Colorado Uplift | Breaking cycles of poverty and fostering new generations of urban, community leaders. | $417 |
| Hole Hecklers | Since 2015. Hole Hecklers is a live golf entertainment and comedy company that places professional stand-up comedians on tee boxes to roast players. They turn standard charity scrambles and corporate outings into high-energy comedy shows while helping boost fundraising donations. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay D Roberts
- Austin Roberts
- Nathan H Roberts
- Nathan Roberts
- Tina Winzent
Questions people ask
Does RBG Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RBG Inc give?
$186,573 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,096.
Who runs RBG Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay D Roberts (President/Director), Austin Roberts (Vice President/Director), Nathan H Roberts (Vice President/Director) and Nathan Roberts (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does RBG Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.