DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $700K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $603K. Net investment income was $132K.
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc gave $603K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $602,500
- +259.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,071
- +465.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $700,167
- -46.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (95% 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 DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Foundation ($500K). Together the top 7 received $603K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 46 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 142% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 632% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2020) to $5.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $603K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Chartable | $500,000 |
| Ascension St Vincent Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Heros Club Carmel, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Mooresville, NC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Marine Corps League - Department of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Charitable | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $700,167 | $168,699 | $626,771 | $602,500 | 7 | $602,500 | $132,428 | $95,327 |
| 2023 | $1,317,698 | $120,228 | $199,125 | $167,500 | 11 | $167,500 | $84,103 | $89,825 |
| 2022 | $1,229,792 | $6,801 | $5,118,210 | $5,079,000 | 11 | $5,079,000 | $17,215 | $215,804 |
| 2021 | $3,186,521 | $291,386 | $287,036 | $248,500 | 6 | $248,500 | $252,850 | $281,064 |
| 2020 | $3,356,204 | $730,918 | $135,373 | $114,000 | 11 | — | $709,545 | $237,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc is led by David A Roberts, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A Roberts
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan T Roberts
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D Roberts
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Winner
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc
How much does DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc give each year?
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc gave $603K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 11 grants.
What is DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $86,071, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc give grants?
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Foundation ($500,000), Ascension St Vincent Foundation ($30,000) and The Heros Club ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc?
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc reported $700K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $603K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc's EIN?
DSJK Roberts Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0629821. 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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