Roberts Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roberts Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,560 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,560
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$61.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
56% 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 | $2.9 million | 7 | $53.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 12 | $61.8 million |
How to apply
Roberts Family 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 Roberts Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $2.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1,040 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,040 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $103 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business School | Hbs roberts family undergraduate technology innovation fellowship fund | $1.3 million |
| Harvard Business School | Hbs roberts family undergraduate technology innovation fellowship fund | $758,940 |
| Harvard Business School | Hbs roberts family undergraduate technology innovation fellowship fund | $219,712 |
| Harvard Business School | Hbs roberts family undergraduate technology innovation fellowship fund | $167,625 |
| Revolutionary Spaces | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Unrestricted | $8,080 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,040 |
| St Edwards Catholic Church | Unrestricted | $1,040 |
| Princeton | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Andrews by the Sea | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Flow Thru Charitable Contributions - Point Olema Pships | Unrestricted | $262 |
| Success Academy | Unrestricted | $103 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert G Bannish
- Kristen Roberts
- Thomas S Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Roberts Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roberts Family Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,560.
Who runs Roberts Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert G Bannish (Trustee), Kristen Roberts (Trustee) and Thomas S Roberts (Trustee).
What does Roberts Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.