Coombs-Robbins Trust Fund
Preselected recipients only
Coombs-Robbins Trust Fund is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,791 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $9,113 and the largest $9,113. 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$63,791
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$9,113
- Largest grant$9,113
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,431 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,144 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $60,431 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,791 | 7 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Coombs-Robbins Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 4 | $36,452 |
| New York | 2 | $18,226 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $9,113 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayfinder Schools | Education | $9,113 |
| First Parish Church of Portland | General operations | $9,113 |
| The American Macular Degeneration | General operations | $9,113 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General operations | $9,113 |
| Salvation Army Richard Allen Legal Dept | General operations | $9,113 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General operations | $9,113 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting | General operations | $9,113 |
Officers and trustees
- M & T Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Coombs-Robbins Trust Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Coombs-Robbins Trust Fund give?
$63,791 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $9,113.
Who runs Coombs-Robbins Trust Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists M & T Trust Company (Trustee).