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Robinson Erdis G

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 316018276

Robinson Erdis G is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,906 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,302 and the largest $24,302. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $59,300 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$64,2343$1.5 million
2024$59,3003$1.6 million
2025$64,9063$1.7 million

How to apply

Robinson Erdis G 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Robinson Erdis G funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio3$64,906

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
General$24,302
Ohio State University Foundation
Columbus, OH
General$20,302
Godman Guild of Columbus
Columbus, OH
General$20,302

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Robinson Erdis G accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Robinson Erdis G give?

$64,906 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,302.

Who runs Robinson Erdis G?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Robinson Erdis G fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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