The Robinson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Robinson Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $66,000 | 18 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $69,000 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 11 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev 300 Fifth Avetower at PNC Plaza P, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 768-3719 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnote |
What The Robinson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Food Bank | Direct food distribution | $25,000 |
| Upstream USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Bethlehem Inn | Transforming lives | $7,500 |
| House of Ruth Maryland Inc | Programs and services | $5,000 |
| Friendship Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Emergency food box program | $5,000 |
| End Hunger in Calvert County | Food distribution program | $5,000 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc | Smart breakfast smart kids | $5,000 |
| Release Recovery Foundation Inc | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Lifeflight COVID-19 | $3,000 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | Educational programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does The Robinson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnote.
How much does The Robinson Foundation give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Robinson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A (Trustee).
What does The Robinson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.