Robbins Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robbins Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Watermill, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$137,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $110,000 | 18 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 19 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $137,500 | 19 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Robbins 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 Robbins Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $121,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Gallery | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| British Schools and Universities Fnd | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| The Wnet Group | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Nypl | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Studio in A School | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Street Theatre | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Ubuntu Football | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Chapin School | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| East End Hospice | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Groton School | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Yale University | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Brooks School | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Lunar City Arts | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Brown University | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Free Arts NYC | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| The Brearley School | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stefan Ratibor
- Justine Birbil
- Mary Robbins
Questions people ask
Does Robbins Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robbins Foundation Inc give?
$137,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robbins Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stefan Ratibor (Vice President), Justine Birbil (Treasurer) and Mary Robbins (President).
What does Robbins Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.