Robin Smith Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Robin Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Tequesta, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $449,730 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $244,991. 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$449,730
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$244,991
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $311,549 the year before.
21% 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 | $113,726 | 38 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $311,549 | 34 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $449,730 | 33 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Robin Smith Charitable Trust 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 Robin Smith Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $403,291 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,100 |
| New York | 20 | $10,239 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maltz Theatre | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $244,991 |
| Fau Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $130,000 |
| The Baldwin School | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $20,000 |
| Wellesley College | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $6,100 |
| Harvard Business School | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $5,000 |
| BMCC | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $3,650 |
| Olle (Lifelong Learning) Jupiter | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $3,000 |
| Poets and Writers | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $3,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $2,500 |
| Trinity College | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $600 |
| House of the Good Shepherd | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $500 |
| Thirteen | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $500 |
| South Florida PBS | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $500 |
| YWCA Mohawk Valley | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $250 |
| Adirondack Experience | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $200 |
| God's Love We Deliver | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $200 |
| Trustbridge Hospice | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $200 |
| Bmpoa | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $150 |
| American Museum of Natural History | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $139 |
| Fresh Air Fund | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Old Forge Volunteer Ambulance | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Doe Fund | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Food Bank of NYC | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Wnet (FL Wliw) | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Covenant House | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Fund for Park Avenue | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $100 |
| Town of Webb Historical Assoc | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $50 |
| Town of Webb Historical Society | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt function | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Smith
- Heather Keefe
Questions people ask
Does Robin Smith Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robin Smith Charitable Trust give?
$449,730 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Robin Smith Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin Smith (Trustee) and Heather Keefe (Trustee).
What does Robin Smith Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.