Richard and Betti Robinson Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Richard and Betti Robinson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Norfolk, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$661,557
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $793,642 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 7 | $513,459 |
| 2025 | $54,000 | 7 | $661,557 |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard A Robinson PO Box 1129, Norfolk, NE 68702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 371-1810 |
| Restrictions | Among the criteria which the trustees intend to apply in making a grant decision are (1) the other sources of support available to the prospective grant recipient, (2) the geographic areas in which the prospective grant recipient carries on or proposes to carry on its activities, (3) the purpose of the proposed grant and whether the proposed grant is to be unrestricted or designated for a particular project, (4) whether the prospective grant recipient is likely to be a recipient of grants from the trust on a one-time basis or a recurring basis, (5) whether the purpose or project for which the grant is purposed is one which the trustees consider meritorious, (6) whether the trust has sufficient resources available to permit a meaningful as distinguished from a token grant in light of the purpose of such grant, and (7) in view of the assets of the trust then available for grants, how the particular grant in question compares with other proposed requested grants. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $29,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selfless Love Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | General operations | $6,000 |
| The Estancia Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ryan House | General operations | $5,000 |
| Castle Pines Scholarship Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Els for Autism Foundation | General operations | $4,000 |
| Norfolk Arts Center | General operations | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Robinson
- Betti G Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Betti Robinson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Richard and Betti Robinson Charitable Foundation give?
$54,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Richard and Betti Robinson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard A Robinson (Trustee) and Betti G Robinson (Trustee).