Robins Foundation
Accepts applications
Robins Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 110 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $378,175. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.1 million
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$378,175
- Assets$172 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.6 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $5.6 million | 110 | $165 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 110 | $172 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Chin President Ceo 10 South 3rd Street, Richmond, VA 23219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 523-1141, grants@robinsfoundation.org |
| What to submit | All grant applications must be submitted on-line at www.robinsfdn.org |
| Deadlines, restrictions | www.robinsfdn.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 100 | $5.9 million |
| Vermont | 3 | $95,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $90,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $37,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childsavers | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $378,175 |
| Henrico Education Foundation Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $297,250 |
| Virginia Early Childhood Foundation | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $216,959 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Richmond | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $180,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $160,000 |
| Maymont Foundation | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $160,000 |
| Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| Storycorps Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| James River Association | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $140,000 |
| Sacred Heart Center | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $140,000 |
| Chesterfield Public Education Foundation | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $126,000 |
| Blue Sky Fund | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $125,000 |
| Catchafire Foundation | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $114,900 |
| SOAR365 | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $112,500 |
| Friends Association for Children | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $106,500 |
| Capital Region Land Conservancy Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Friends of the James River Park | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Greater Richmond Aquatics Partnership | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Sportable Richmond Adaptive Sports and Recreation Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| University of Miami Rosenstiel School | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Virginia Literacy Foundation | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Family Lifeline | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $95,000 |
| Save the Children Federation | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $90,000 |
| Thrive Birth to Five Foundation | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $90,000 |
| Read Out and Read Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $85,000 |
| Vermont Institute of Natural Science | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $80,000 |
| Virginia Down Syndrome Association | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $80,000 |
| Voices for Virginias Children | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $80,000 |
| Capital Centers of Virginia | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Chicaga Community Trust | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Petersburg | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Virginia Association for Infant Mental Health | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Children's Museum of Richmond | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $70,000 |
| Greater Richmond Scan | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| Shalom Farms | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| United Way of Greater Richmond | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Richmond | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| St James Children's Center | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $59,275 |
| St Luke Legacy Center Foundation Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $57,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex Tariot
- Ann Carol Marchant
- Betty Robins Porter
- Christopher Chin
- Dr Robert E Marchant
- Frank Robinson
- Gregory C Robins
- Juliet Shield-Taylor
- Reginald N Jones
- Robin R Shield
- Roger Scheffel
- Sheryl Robins
- Charlotte Robins
Questions people ask
Does Robins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: www.robinsfdn.org.
How much does Robins Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Robins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alex Tariot (Director), Ann Carol Marchant (Director Emeritus), Betty Robins Porter (Director Emeritus) and Christopher Chin (President & Ceo) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Robins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.