Robertson Family Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robertson Family Fund Inc is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $360,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $67,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$360,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$67,500
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $409,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $409,000 | 31 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 24 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Robertson Family Fund 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 Robertson Family Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $169,500 |
| California | 6 | $84,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $37,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories | General Support | $67,500 |
| Columbia Presbyterian Hospital | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| BAVC Media | General Support | $32,000 |
| Owl Research Institute | General Support | $30,000 |
| Save The Children | General Support | $25,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | General Purposes | $12,000 |
| Democracy Now | General Support | $10,000 |
| KPFA Radio | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lake Champlain Land Trust | Gneral Support | $10,000 |
| Earth Lab SF | General Support | $10,000 |
| PAMC Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Youth Community | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sage | General Support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jabuticaba Productions | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Sea Shepherd | General Support | $7,500 |
| Equal Justice | General Support | $5,000 |
| The UVM Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| America SCORES | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Hartford Family Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General Support | $2,000 |
| Stowe Volunteer Firefighters | General Support | $2,000 |
| Saint John Church | General Purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Robertson
- Julia M Robertson
- Geoffrey S Robertson
Questions people ask
Does Robertson Family Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robertson Family Fund Inc give?
$360,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robertson Family Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William S Robertson (President), Julia M Robertson (Secretary) and Geoffrey S Robertson (Treasurer).
What does Robertson Family Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, faith communities and youth programs.