JW Robinson Welfare Trust
Accepts applications
JW Robinson Welfare Trust is a private foundation in Gardiner, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,900 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $17,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$101,900
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,900 the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,100 | 21 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $86,600 | 20 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $100,900 | 24 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $101,900 | 21 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patricia Hart PO Box 62, Gardiner, ME 04345 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 582-2136 |
| What to submit | Sample attached |
| Deadlines | May 20, 2025 |
| Restrictions | YES |
What JW Robinson Welfare Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 19 | $96,900 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Hall Inc | Project | $17,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kennebec Val | Project | $11,000 |
| Individual | Project | $8,400 |
| Christ Church Episcopal | Project | $8,000 |
| Individual | Project | $6,500 |
| Individual | Project | $6,000 |
| Gardiner Library Associaton | Project | $4,500 |
| Gardiner Rotary Club | Project | $4,000 |
| Food for Thought | Project | $3,500 |
| Faith Food Pantry | Project | $3,500 |
| First Baptist Church of Gardiner | Project | $3,000 |
| Highland Ave Methodist Church | Project | $3,000 |
| Kennebec Mennonite Church | Project | $3,000 |
| Life Community Church | Project | $3,000 |
| South Gardiner Baptist Church | Project | $3,000 |
| St Joseph's Parish | Project | $3,000 |
| University of Maine | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Southern Maine | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Suffolk University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wentworth Institute of Tech | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Msad 11 Adult Education | Project | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Hart
- Sarah Rines
Questions people ask
Does JW Robinson Welfare Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 20, 2025.
How much does JW Robinson Welfare Trust give?
$101,900 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs JW Robinson Welfare Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Hart (Trustee) and Sarah Rines (Trustee).
What does JW Robinson Welfare Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.