The Robins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Robins Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $172,265 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,410 and the largest $63,000. 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$172,265
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,410
- Largest grant$63,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $175,455 the year before.
43% 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 | $175,455 | 22 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $172,265 | 30 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Robins 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.
What The Robins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $164,265 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ny Times Communities Fund | Community | $63,000 |
| Computer School | Education | $21,000 |
| Friends of PS 166 | Education | $20,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | Community | $7,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Cultural | $5,500 |
| Hadassah | Community | $5,360 |
| Horace Mann | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Rochester | Education | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Youth | Community | $5,000 |
| The Doe Fund | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila | Religious | $3,160 |
| Roundabout Theater | Cultural | $3,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Cultural | $2,500 |
| Park East Synagogue | Religious | $2,454 |
| 18 Other Charities All Under 250 | Various | $2,365 |
| Jewish Federation of Neny | Community | $2,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company | Cultural | $1,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Tanglewood | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Education | $1,000 |
| National Yiddish Theater | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | Cultural | $900 |
| Upper East Side Hatzolah | Medical | $572 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Cultural | $554 |
| 92nd Street Y | Cultural | $500 |
| Dana Farber Institute | Medical | $500 |
| Art League | Education | $500 |
| Zionist Organization of America | Education | $500 |
| Dorot | Community | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Robins
- David Robins
- Eric Robins
- Judith Robins
Questions people ask
Does The Robins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robins Family Foundation give?
$172,265 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,410.
Who runs The Robins Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Robins (President), David Robins (Vice President), Eric Robins (Secretary) and Judith Robins (Treasurer).
What does The Robins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.