Janet & Robert W Postma Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janet & Robert W Postma Foundation is a private foundation in Water Mill, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $469,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$469,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $422,250 the year before.
52% 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 | $101,000 | 15 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $422,250 | 31 | $10.4 million |
| 2025 | $469,000 | 31 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
Janet & Robert W Postma Foundation 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 Janet & Robert W Postma Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $364,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southhampton Hospital Foundation | Tax Exempt Contribution | $100,000 |
| North Sea Maritime Center | Tax Exempt Contribution | $51,500 |
| HSS Foundation | Tax Exempt Contribution | $51,000 |
| Individual | Tax Exempt Contribution | $50,000 |
| Cmta | Tax Exempt Contribution | $25,000 |
| EEDA Foundation | Tax Exempt Contribution | $20,000 |
| Ichan School of Medicine | Tax Exempt Contribution | $15,000 |
| Water Mill Improvement Assoc | Tax Exempt Contribution | $15,000 |
| Sag Harbor Lions Club Pierson Schol | Tax Exempt Contribution | $14,000 |
| MET PGA Foundation | Tax Exempt Contribution | $11,000 |
| SNACK Friends | Tax Exempt Contribution | $11,000 |
| AJJ Scholarship Fund | Tax Exempt Contribution | $10,000 |
| Camp One Step | Tax Exempt Contribution | $10,000 |
| Carmel Connection Foundation | Tax Exempt Contribution | $10,000 |
| Retreat Inc | Tax Exempt Contribution | $10,000 |
| Tomorrows Hope Foundation | Tax Exempt Contribution | $10,000 |
| Break WaterSailing Club | Tax Exempt Contribution | $9,300 |
| Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Ce | Tax Exempt Contribution | $8,500 |
| SCO Family of Services | Tax Exempt Contribution | $8,250 |
| Individual | Tax Exempt Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bridgehampton Lions Club | Tax Exempt Contribution | $5,000 |
| Road Forward Scholarship Fund | Tax Exempt Contribution | $5,000 |
| East Islip Soccer Club | Tax Exempt Contribution | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis Club of Southhampton | Tax Exempt Contribution | $2,500 |
| Individual | Tax Exempt Contribution | $2,500 |
| Individual | Tax Exempt Contribution | $2,500 |
| 625 Foundation | Tax Exempt Contribution | $1,700 |
| Empire State Ride | Tax Exempt Contribution | $1,000 |
| OLA of Eastern Long Island | Tax Exempt Contribution | $1,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton | Tax Exempt Contribution | $500 |
| MGA Caddie Scholarship Fund | Tax Exempt Contribution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Postma
- Janet Whalen
- Kristen Slaoui
Questions people ask
Does Janet & Robert W Postma Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janet & Robert W Postma Foundation give?
$469,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Janet & Robert W Postma Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert W Postma (President), Janet Whalen (VP Secretary Treasurer) and Kristen Slaoui (Director).
What does Janet & Robert W Postma Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.