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Robbins Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 261578481

Robbins Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $520,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $519,700 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$136,0004$211,294
2024$519,7004$60,503
2025$520,0003$43,303

How to apply

Robbins Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Robbins Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$500,000
Massachusetts1$15,000
Pennsylvania1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Beth Judea
Long Grove, IL
To support the religious, educational, and community programming of the congregation, including worship services, youth education, and charitable outreach activities.$500,000
Umass Boston Athletics
Boston, MA
To support the intercollegiate athletic programs at the university of massachusetts boston, including student-athlete scholarships, equipment, facilities, and program development.$15,000
Sharing Excess Inc
Philadelphia, PA
To support the organization's mission of reducing food waste by redirecting surplus food to communities experiencing food insecurity through partnerships with retailers, farms, and community organizations.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Robbins Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Robbins Family Foundation give?

$520,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Robbins Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Larry Robbins Co Glenview Capital (Trustee/President).

What does Robbins Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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