Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $654,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $166,000. 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$654,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$166,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $750,650 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $733,950 | 43 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $750,650 | 30 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $654,500 | 32 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts Charitable 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 Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $651,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $166,000 |
| Temple University (Athletics) | Restricte to sports | $150,000 |
| Temple University (Fox School of Business) | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Temple University (Summer Camp) | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Friends Select School | Restricted | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Female Hebrew Benevolent Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Franklin Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Temple Beth Zion Beth Israel | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Temple Hillel | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Committee of Seventy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Congregation Sha'aray Shalom | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Founding Forward - Formerly the Union League Legacy Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hingham Historical Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kaiserman Jewish Community Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Discalced Hermits of Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Wistar Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society | Restricted | $1,000 |
| Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Restricted | $1,000 |
| The Philadelphia Sketch Club | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Library Company of Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Moving Picture Institute | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Restricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer M Robbins
- John T Roberts
- Joseph M Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts Charitable Foundation give?
$654,500 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer M Robbins (Trustee), John T Roberts (Trustee) and Joseph M Fisher (Trustee).
What does Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.