Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,485 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$62,485
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,955 the year before.
60% 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 | $29,476 | 9 | $877,527 |
| 2024 | $46,955 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $62,485 | 20 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund 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 Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $46,171 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,314 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Care Centers of NYC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Co | General | $7,254 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General fund | $7,140 |
| K9 for Warriors | General | $6,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General | $5,323 |
| Bank Street College of Ed | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lrei School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | General | $5,000 |
| Food Bank NYC | General | $2,083 |
| Hillel International | General fund | $2,000 |
| FSHD Society | General fnd | $1,000 |
| MCF Grace House | General fund | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal | General | $1,000 |
| Pitzer College | General | $1,000 |
| Suny New Paltz Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| VNS Health Organization | General | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General fund | $500 |
| No Kid Hungry | General | $500 |
| UJA Federation | General | $371 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $314 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Robbins
- David Robbins
Questions people ask
Does Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund give?
$62,485 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Robbins (Director) and David Robbins (Director).
What does Cecil Robbins Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and food and hunger.