The Robbins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Robbins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $539,803 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $921,948 | 1 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $483,275 | 25 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $539,803 | 41 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 24 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Robbins 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 The Robbins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $425,000 |
| New York | 14 | $404,450 |
| Florida | 6 | $158,700 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $28,109 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | General operating purpose | $400,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General operating purpose | $125,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating purpose | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General operating purpose | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc | General operating purpose | $66,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Inc | General operating purpose | $50,000 |
| Temple Sholom Inc | General operating purpose | $28,109 |
| Morselife Foundation Inc | General operating purpose | $27,500 |
| The Fox Club Undergraduate Association Inc | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom | General operating purpose | $20,950 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | General operating purpose | $20,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | General operating purpose | $12,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | General operating purpose | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach Inc | General operating purpose | $7,200 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc | General operating purpose | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services Inc | General operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Inc | General operating purpose | $4,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc | General operating purpose | $4,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | General operating purpose | $2,500 |
| Atlantic Golf Club Foundation | General operating purpose | $1,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | General operating purpose | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink Inc | General operating purpose | $1,000 |
| Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral | General operating purpose | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Golf Club Educational Fund Inc | General operating purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Clifton S Robbins
- Edwin Robbins
Questions people ask
Does The Robbins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robbins Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs The Robbins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clifton S Robbins (President) and Edwin Robbins (Vice-President).
What does The Robbins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.