Robinwood Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robinwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Paramus, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.8 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.8 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$54.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $50.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.8 million | 29 | $54.4 million |
How to apply
Robinwood Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robinwood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $1.7 million |
| New Jersey | 8 | $1.2 million |
| Nebraska | 3 | $400,000 |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for New York | General support | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese | General support | $250,000 |
| Eva's Village Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Joybound People and Pets | General support | $250,000 |
| A New Way of Life Reentry Project | General support | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Newark | General support | $250,000 |
| Petaluma River Park Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Brain Injury Association of America | General support | $200,000 |
| Youth Consultation Service Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Table to Table | General support | $200,000 |
| West County Health Centers | General support | $196,548 |
| Regents of The University of California | General support | $150,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County | General support | $125,000 |
| Center for Hope and Safety Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Oasis A Haven for Women & Children | General support | $100,000 |
| West County Community Services | General support | $100,000 |
| Buckelew Programs | General support | $75,000 |
| Shine Together Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| There With Care in the Bay Area | General support | $75,000 |
| City Green Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Ceres Community Project | General support | $75,000 |
| Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts | General support | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Boulder Area | General support | $75,000 |
| The Botanical Bus | General support | $70,000 |
| Healthcare Foundation of Northern CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Common Ground Society | General support | $16,833 |
| Sebastopol Center for the Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Petaluma Arts Council | General support | $7,000 |
| YMCA of Ridgewood New Jersey | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth C Forester
- Carol Susan Forester
- Kelly Forester Pappas
- Thomas M Wells
Questions people ask
Does Robinwood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robinwood Foundation Inc give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Robinwood Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth C Forester (Co-Chairperson/Trustee/CEO), Carol Susan Forester (CO-CHAIRPERSON/Trustee), Kelly Forester Pappas (Coo/Trustee) and Thomas M Wells (Ttee/Vice-Chairman -Until 2025).
What does Robinwood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and health.