Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $767,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $114,000. 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$767,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$114,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $569,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $472,500 | 27 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $569,000 | 24 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $767,500 | 29 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Robin and Sandy Stuart 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 Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $349,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $95,000 |
| New York | 4 | $79,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $65,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Community Center | General Support | $114,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | General Support | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina | Pledge Payment | $60,000 |
| Council of Independent Colleges | Campus Free Expression | $50,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ragdale Foundation | Pledge Payment | $50,000 |
| Future Caucus | general support | $45,000 |
| History Society of Lake Forest Lake Bluff | Pledge Payment | $42,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $40,000 |
| James Madison Program | General Support | $40,000 |
| Episcopal Church of Nashville | General Support | $35,000 |
| Institute of Politics at University of Chicago | Internship Program | $30,000 |
| Savannah Music Festival | General Support | $25,000 |
| Allies for Community Business | Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab | $20,000 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Pledge Payment | $17,000 |
| Millennium Park Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Center of the West | General Support | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Writer's Museum | Onward Project | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Coalition | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | General Support | $6,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina | General Support | $2,500 |
| USCB Chamber Music | General Support | $2,500 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | Sega Girls School | $2,500 |
| Christ & St Stephens Church | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Marks of Southbridge | General Support | $2,000 |
| Garden Club of America | General Support | $1,000 |
| Christ & St Stephens Church | Capital Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander D Stuart
- Ann Peake Stuart
- Teresa Acuna
Questions people ask
Does Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation give?
$767,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexander D Stuart (Director), Ann Peake Stuart (Director) and Teresa Acuna (Director).
What does Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.