Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $121,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$121,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2024 was up from $113,400 the year before.
93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $44,275 | 5 | $2.1 million |
| 2023 | $113,400 | 24 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $121,000 | 31 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Suzanne & Robert Robotti 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 Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $46,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $42,500 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $4,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre World Awards Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Keepers Haven Animal Sanctuary | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Special Olympics Virginia | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Mooncatcher Project | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Sdsu McCory Gardens | General operating support | $10,000 |
| City Squash | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Arf Animal Rescue Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Paws of War | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Toby Keith Foundation Ok Kids | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Girls on the Run Greater Boston | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Goochland Cares | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Lunch Break | General operating support | $1,000 |
| McCory Gardens | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Safe Families for Children Alliance | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health Child Life | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Anxiety and Depression Association of America | General operating support | $500 |
| Organization for Autism Research | General operating support | $500 |
| Snake River Animal Shelter | General operating support | $500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne Robotti
- Robert Robotti
- Daniel Vitetta
Questions people ask
Does Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation Inc give?
$121,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Suzanne Robotti (President), Robert Robotti (Vice President) and Daniel Vitetta (Board Member).
What does Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, disability and environment and conservation.