D&P Roberts Family Foundation
The D&P Roberts Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $120,000 to charitable organizations.
D&P Roberts Family Foundation at a glance
In short: D&P Roberts Family Foundation gave $120K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Idaho. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -32.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,217
- +47.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,720,114
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to D&P Roberts Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D&P Roberts Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Henrys Fork Foundation Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 183 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest shares went to Idaho (53%) and Washington (23%), followed by Iowa (8%), California (5%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is D&P Roberts Family Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henrys Fork Foundation Inc Ashton, ID | River Guardian Program | $20,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Company Hailey, ID | General & Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| The Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Water for People Harlan, IA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Silver Creek Alliance Inc Picabo, ID | General & Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Idaho Basecamp Ketchum, ID | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival Sun Valley, ID | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley Hailey, ID | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Seattle Theatre Group Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,720,114 | $128,051 | $144,466 | $120,000 | 23 | $136,593 | $122,468 | $119,378 |
| 2024 | $1,736,529 | $86,565 | $145,005 | $120,000 | 34 | $135,973 | $111,948 | $113,660 |
| 2023 | $1,794,969 | $169,736 | $143,163 | $120,000 | 44 | $135,322 | $179,496 | $102,393 |
| 2022 | $1,768,396 | $65,229 | $145,165 | $120,000 | 39 | $136,046 | $61,325 | $106,375 |
| 2021 | $1,848,332 | $120,649 | $144,867 | $120,000 | 43 | $136,205 | $123,573 | $119,539 |
| 2020 | $1,872,550 | $61,846 | $105,297 | $82,000 | 39 | — | $76,332 | $101,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D&P Roberts Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Silver Creek Alliance says its mission is to educate, maintain, and, when applicable, assist in restoring the Silver Creek watershed. Seattle Theatre Group says it works to create enriching arts experiences, engage diverse communities, and steward historic theatres. Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley describes its mission as connecting pets and people and fostering a compassionate community that recognizes animals’ value.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in food-based job training and community support. FareStart says it transforms lives, disrupts poverty, and nourishes communities through food, life skills, and job training; The Rescue Mission says it shares support with neighbors in need to uplift communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $120,000 through 23 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest reported grants included $20,000 to Henrys Fork Foundation for its River Guardian Program; $11,500 to Wood River Land Trust Company; $10,000 each to The Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences and Water for People; and $9,500 to Silver Creek Alliance. The filing lists the latter grants as general and unrestricted.
Other 2025 grants included $7,500 to Idaho Basecamp, $6,000 to Sun Valley Music Festival, $5,000 each to Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley, Médecins Sans Frontières USA, Seattle Theatre Group, and The Rescue Mission, and $3,000 to Ducks Unlimited.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donn R Roberts as president and director; Brian Roberts as director and vice president; and Jeffrey Roberts as director, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
D&P Roberts Family Foundation is led by Donn R Roberts, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donn R Roberts
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Roberts
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Roberts
Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Director & Vice President → Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia E Roberts (2020–2024) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about D&P Roberts Family Foundation
How much does D&P Roberts Family Foundation give each year?
D&P Roberts Family Foundation gave $120K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 34 grants.
What is D&P Roberts Family Foundation's typical grant size?
D&P Roberts Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,217, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D&P Roberts Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does D&P Roberts Family Foundation give grants?
D&P Roberts Family Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (23%) and Iowa (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants), Ketchum, ID (3 grants), Hailey, ID (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does D&P Roberts Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of D&P Roberts Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are D&P Roberts Family Foundation's largest grantees?
D&P Roberts Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Henrys Fork Foundation Inc ($20,000), Wood River Land Trust Company ($11,500) and The Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is D&P Roberts Family Foundation?
D&P Roberts Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D&P Roberts Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Silver Creek Alliance says its mission is to educate, maintain, and, when applicable, assist in restoring the Silver Creek watershed. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D&P Roberts Family Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D&P Roberts Family Foundation's EIN?
D&P Roberts Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1559176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does D&P Roberts Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work D&P Roberts Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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