Margaret A Roberts Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret A Roberts Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.6 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2.6 million and the largest $6.0 million. 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$8.6 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2.6 million
- Largest grant$6.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $995,000 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $565,000 | 20 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $995,000 | 29 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $8.6 million | 3 | $0 |
How to apply
Margaret A Roberts Charitable 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 Margaret A Roberts Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $6.0 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $2.6 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Margaret A Roberts Char Found FD | To fund a donor advised fund for distribution to qualified charities | $6.0 million |
| Fidelity Charitable the Hesse Giving Fund | To fund a donor advised fund for distribution to qualified charities | $2.6 million |
| Center for Victims of Torture | General operating support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Crystal Melissa Roberts Smittkamp
- Daniel Elliott Ostler
- Susan S Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Margaret A Roberts Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret A Roberts Charitable Foundation give?
$8.6 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2.6 million.
Who runs Margaret A Roberts Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Crystal Melissa Roberts Smittkamp (Trustee), Daniel Elliott Ostler (Trustee) and Susan S Roberts (Trustee).
What does Margaret A Roberts Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.