The Robertson-Finley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Robertson-Finley Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $205,050 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,000. 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$205,050
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $192,700 the year before.
2% 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 | $203,400 | 59 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $192,700 | 57 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $205,050 | 57 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
The Robertson-Finley 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 Robertson-Finley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $90,550 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $25,000 |
| California | 7 | $20,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $10,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing Place | Civil Society Support | $12,000 |
| Baylor Medical Foundation | Scientific Research Support | $12,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Institute for Fusion Studies | Scientific Research Support | $12,000 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Scientific Research Support | $12,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Public Policy Research Support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Public Policy Research Support | $10,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | Public Policy Research Support | $7,000 |
| State Policy Network | Public Policy Research Support | $7,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Public Policy Research Support | $6,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund | Education Support | $5,000 |
| Claremont Institute | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Civil Society Support | $5,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Conservation Support | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Houston | Civil Society Support | $5,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| The Heartland Institute | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| Houston Classical Charter School | Education Support | $4,600 |
| Trinity Classical School of Houston | Education Support | $4,600 |
| Academic Freedom Alliance Inc | Education Support | $4,000 |
| American Transparency | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| Friedman Foundation (Ed Choice) | Education Support | $4,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| The Manhattan Institute | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| Foundation For Defense of Democracies | Public Policy Research Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Trotter Family YMCA | Civil Society Support | $2,500 |
| Public Interest Legal Foundation | Public Policy Research Support | $2,000 |
| Speech First | Education Support | $2,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Education Support | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Texas | Conservation Support | $2,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historical Preservation Fd | Conservation Support | $1,500 |
| Real Clear Media Fund | Public Policy Research Support | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Open Science (COS) | Scientific Research Support | $1,000 |
| Christian Solidarity International | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Houston Center for Photography | Conservation Support | $1,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Education Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel R Finley
- J H McMillian
Questions people ask
Does The Robertson-Finley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robertson-Finley Foundation give?
$205,050 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Robertson-Finley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel R Finley (Trustee) and J H McMillian (Exec Dir).
What does The Robertson-Finley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.