Robben Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robben Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,865 and the largest $804,449. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,865
- Largest grant$804,449
- Assets$8,890
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
59% 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 | $1.7 million | 25 | $8,704 |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 17 | $8,890 |
How to apply
Robben 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.
What Robben Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $917,521 in 14 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $313,716 |
| Arizona | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collective Israel Actie (CIA) - Weizmann Ekard Institute Cancer Research | Cancer research | $804,449 |
| Stepping Stones Wilderness Initiative | General funds | $302,643 |
| The Orme School | General funds | $60,000 |
| Maccabi Nederland | General funds | $25,000 |
| Nonceba | General funds | $17,475 |
| Stichting Stedelijk Museum Fonds | General funds | $11,078 |
| Film Independent | General funds | $11,073 |
| Singer MuseumStiching Singer Memorial Foundation | General funds | $10,988 |
| Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development | General funds | $10,865 |
| Scalesia Foundation | General funds | $10,000 |
| Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) | General funds | $7,181 |
| Museum Voorlinden | General funds | $5,538 |
| Stichting Kinderfonds MAMAS | General funds | $5,538 |
| Collective Israel Actie (CIA) Israeli Philharmonic | General funds | $5,000 |
| Freundeskreis Museum Kurhaus & Koekkoek Haus Kleve EV Grant | General funds | $1,671 |
| Stichting Chanukah Concert | General funds | $1,644 |
| Stichting Vrienden van Yad Vashem-Nederland | General funds | $1,094 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J McSwiggan
- Tswi Rodriques Pereira
- Willem O Russell
Questions people ask
Does Robben Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robben Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,865.
Who runs Robben Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel J McSwiggan (President and Director), Tswi Rodriques Pereira (Treasurer and Director) and Willem O Russell (Secretary and Director).
What does Robben Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.