The Robin Foundation
Accepts applications
The Robin Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,600 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$175,600
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $188,160 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $188,160 | 12 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $175,600 | 9 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robin Foundation Grant Requests Co One Walkers Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 655-1750 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Contact foundation |
What The Robin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 4 | $65,600 |
| Vermont | 3 | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeless Prevention Council | General | $25,000 |
| Outright Vermont | General | $25,000 |
| Vermont Abenaki Artists Association | General | $25,000 |
| Amanecer Counseling & Resource Center | General | $20,000 |
| Central Delaware Housing Collaborative | General | $20,000 |
| The Bear Project | General | $20,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Delaware | General | $15,600 |
| Retreat Farm Grant | General | $15,000 |
| Project New Start | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Dehaven Lovett
- Evelyn Dehaven Lovett
- Virginia G Lovett
- Robert A Lovett II
- Theodore Ashford
- Theodore Ashford III
- Julia Shumlin
- Benjamin Shumlin
Questions people ask
Does The Robin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact foundation.
How much does The Robin Foundation give?
$175,600 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Robin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy Dehaven Lovett (President/Treasurer), Evelyn Dehaven Lovett (Secretary), Virginia G Lovett (Director) and Robert A Lovett II (Chair of Finance Committee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Robin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.