Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation
Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $282K.
Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation gave $282K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $141K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $282,449
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $141,225
- Median grant
- $141,225
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Farmers Alley Theatre ($282K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 731% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $282K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers Alley Theatre Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Endowment | $244,735 |
| Farmers Alley Theatre Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Endowment | $37,714 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $20,179 | $294,668 | $282,449 | 2 | $282,449 | — | $10,896 |
| 2023 | $210,418 | $11,572 | $5,698 | — | — | — | $5,874 | $11,104 |
| 2022 | $204,544 | $9,727 | $39,124 | $32,500 | 4 | $32,500 | $3,403 | $12,877 |
| 2021 | $234,291 | $11,449 | $40,136 | $34,000 | 1 | $34,000 | $2,808 | $14,693 |
| 2020 | $262,978 | $3,956 | $3,011 | — | — | — | $4,161 | $13,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation is led by Diane S. Robertson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane S. Robertson
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Doris J. Kunkle (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Julie A. Buchanan (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Julie A. Buchanan Ml (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation
How much does Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation gave $282K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation operate?
Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Diane S Robertson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2264055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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