Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lyme, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $202,050 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$202,050
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $671,700 the year before.
53% 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 | $671,700 | 31 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $202,050 | 17 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Allan B and Frances M Roby Char C/O David Roby 7 Bliss Lane, Lyme, NH 03768 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 795-2080 |
| What to submit | Written letter |
What Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 7 | $88,550 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $36,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $17,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berea College | General support | $50,000 |
| Lyme School | General support | $25,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Wildlife conservation | $25,000 |
| Upper Valley Land Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| Lyme Congregational Church | General support | $20,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Land Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Center for Ecostudies | General support | $5,000 |
| Zienzele Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Law School | General support | $2,500 |
| Mascoma Valley Preservation | General support | $2,500 |
| Town of Lyme NH | Solar panels on government buildings | $1,000 |
| Upper Valley Trails Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
| Lyme Historians | General support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Roby
- Barbara Roby
Questions people ask
Does Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust give?
$202,050 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists David M Roby (Trustee) and Barbara Roby (Trustee).
What does Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.