Robert E Lamb Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert E Lamb Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,750 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $50,000. 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$320,750
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $305,250 the year before.
0% 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 | $294,250 | 32 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $305,250 | 33 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $320,750 | 30 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Robert E Lamb 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 Robert E Lamb Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $288,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley Friends School | General | $50,000 |
| The Main Line Chamber Foundation | General | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Educ | General | $30,000 |
| Darden School Foundation University of Virgina | General | $20,000 |
| Good Works Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Chester County Futures | General | $15,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | General | $15,000 |
| Phoenixville Free Clinic | General | $15,000 |
| Baker Industries | General | $10,000 |
| Camphill Village Kimberto | General | $10,000 |
| Canine Partners for Life | General | $10,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| Handi-Crafters Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Orion Communities | General | $10,000 |
| Surrey Services for Seniors | General | $10,000 |
| Health Care Access | General | $7,500 |
| Tredyffrin Library Foundation | General | $7,500 |
| LCH Health and Community Services | General | $5,000 |
| Main Line Art Center | General | $5,000 |
| American Enterprise Insti | General | $2,500 |
| Cato Institute | General | $2,500 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | General | $2,500 |
| Friends Journal | General | $2,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Voyager Outbound School | General | $2,500 |
| Whyy | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $1,000 |
| Radnor Ambulance | General | $1,000 |
| Radnor Fire Company | General | $1,000 |
| The Haverford School | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Lamb II
Questions people ask
Does Robert E Lamb Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert E Lamb Foundation Inc give?
$320,750 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Robert E Lamb Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert E Lamb II (President/Tr).
What does Robert E Lamb Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.