Christopher Robert Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christopher Robert Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.8 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $4.8 million. 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$8.8 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$4.8 million
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $755,000 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 | $1.5 million | 11 | $5,901 |
| 2024 | $755,000 | 6 | $7,538 |
| 2025 | $8.8 million | 10 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Christopher Robert Family 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 Christopher Robert Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $8.8 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jta | For the Purchase of farm equipment | $4.8 million |
| Jta | For the purchase of farm equipment | $1.0 million |
| Jta | land acquisition in Tanzania | $1.0 million |
| Jta | Land acquisition | $800,000 |
| Webster Museums Incorporated | Expand museum parking area and event space | $500,000 |
| Webster Museums Incorporated | Museum Expansion | $500,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc | Harrington Hospital | $100,000 |
| Samuel Slater Theater Inc | Performing Arts | $80,000 |
| The Village Improvement Society of Dennis | Land acquisition | $30,000 |
| Above the Rim Elite Inc | Scholarship fund | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Robert
- Suzette Robert
Questions people ask
Does Christopher Robert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christopher Robert Family Foundation give?
$8.8 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Christopher Robert Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Robert (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) and Suzette Robert (Dir, VP).
What does Christopher Robert Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.