Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sudbury, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $334,683. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$334,683
- Assets$45.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 63 | $40.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 59 | $45.3 million |
How to apply
Robert L Corkin 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 Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 43 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 4 | $267,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 3 | $12,879 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $6,790 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $510 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital | General support | $334,683 |
| Trustees of Boston University | General support | $200,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | General support | $105,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | General support | $100,000 |
| Zoo New England | General support | $100,000 |
| Smart From the Start | General support | $60,000 |
| The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Groton Hill Music Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Horace Mann Educational Associates Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Hudson Cultural Alliance | General support | $50,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Denver | General support | $50,000 |
| Victory Programs | General support | $50,000 |
| Brain Tumor Society | General support | $40,834 |
| Metrowest Boys & Girls Club of Hudson | General support | $40,000 |
| Horizon's for Homeless Children | General support | $30,000 |
| Project Step | General support | $25,000 |
| Provisions Ministry Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Temple Israel | General support | $25,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | General support | $25,000 |
| Boston College Trustees | General support | $20,000 |
| Fenway Health | General support | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts 4-H Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General support | $12,500 |
| Film Independent Inc | General support | $11,379 |
| Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Knock Knock Give A Sock | General support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Nursery School | General support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln-Sudbury Scholarship Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| The Leslie St Fang Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Town of Hudson Dept of Veterans Services | General support | $10,000 |
| Umass Chan Medicial School Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Rivers School | General support | $6,000 |
| Assabet Valley Education Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Brandeis University | General support | $5,000 |
| Goodman Jewish Family Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Hudson High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie C Kaplan
- Thomas O Katz
- Dale F Eck
- Lee Manning
- Steven Corkin
Questions people ask
Does Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marjorie C Kaplan (Trustee), Thomas O Katz (Trustee), Dale F Eck (Trustee) and Lee Manning (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.