J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $358,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$358,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $317,000 the year before.
2% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $328,000 | 52 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $317,000 | 51 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $358,000 | 49 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation 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 J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 20 | $199,500 |
| California | 13 | $67,500 |
| Montana | 3 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $17,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $3,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Harris College | For the promotion of educational development | $45,000 |
| All Saints' Episcopal Church | For religious support | $32,500 |
| Peachtree Road United Methodist Church | For religious support | $26,000 |
| The Westminster Schools | For the promotion of educational development | $22,500 |
| National Parks Foundation | For land acquisition programs | $20,000 |
| Givewell Maximum Impact Fund | For the support of human services | $15,000 |
| Newborn United Methodist Church | For religious support | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To support cancer research | $10,000 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | For the support of human services | $10,000 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | For the support of protection natural resources | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation | For the support of public libraries | $10,000 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | For the promotion of community service | $10,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Health Center | For the promotion of health services | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | For the promotion of educational development | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | For the promotion of educational development | $7,500 |
| Atlanta History Center | For the promotion of educational development | $5,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Atlanta Area Council | For the promotion of youth development | $5,000 |
| Church St United Methodist Church | For religious support | $5,000 |
| Covington First United Methodist Church | For religious support | $5,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company | For the promotion of the arts | $5,000 |
| Rubicon Theatre Company | For the promotion of the arts | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Club Preservation Foundation | For the preservation and restoration of historic buildings | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | For the promotion of educational development | $5,000 |
| The Cathedral of St Philip | For religious support | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Higher Education Foundation | Bishop watson scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Baylor School | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau | For the promotion of youth development | $2,500 |
| Casa of Santa Barbara County | For the support of human services | $2,500 |
| Chattahoochee Riverlands | For land acquisition programs | $2,500 |
| Dartmouth College | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
| Georgia State University Robinson College of Business | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
| Georgia United Methodist Foundation | For religious support | $2,500 |
| Girl's Inc of Greater Santa Barbara | For the promotion of youth development | $2,500 |
| Holy Innocents Episcopal School - One School Campaign | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration & Innovation | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | For the promotion of eductional development | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
| Stanford Law School | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
| University of Chicago- Booth School of Business | For the promotion of educational development | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth S Robinson
- Margaret R Buker
- R Lee Robinson
Questions people ask
Does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc give?
$358,000 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth S Robinson (Chairman), Margaret R Buker (Secretary) and R Lee Robinson (President).
What does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.