Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation
The Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation is a private foundation based in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $171,000, all to recipients in Arizona.
Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation gave $171K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,000
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,250
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,451,172
- +30.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% 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 Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a résumé and a request letter describing the proposed use of funds. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward J Robson
Mailing address: 9532 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Phone: (480) 895-9200
Website: https://robson.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barrow Neurological Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 70 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2023) to $223K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Grace Sober Living Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Theatre Company Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Executive Council Charities Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundat Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon CouncilBSA Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sun Lakes Rotary Foundation Chandler, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Luke Chapter MOAA Sun City West, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,451,172 | $991,746 | $188,634 | $171,000 | 12 | $171,000 | $974,112 | $151,731 |
| 2024 | $2,648,060 | $234,877 | $238,670 | $222,500 | 9 | $222,500 | $218,707 | $149,638 |
| 2023 | $2,651,853 | $83,209 | $165,734 | $149,490 | 16 | $149,490 | $114,508 | $155,316 |
| 2022 | $2,734,378 | $157,669 | $176,248 | $163,460 | 13 | $163,460 | $144,881 | $171,902 |
| 2021 | $2,752,957 | $71,855 | $191,387 | $176,400 | 20 | — | $87,462 | $150,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $152K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission or formal funding priorities. Among its 2025 grantees, Grace Sober Living describes its mission as providing Christ-centered recovery care and housing for people overcoming alcoholism and addiction. Barrow Neurological Foundation says it supports Barrow Neurological Institute. Executive Council Charities describes its work as raising funds for programs and nonprofits helping Arizona youth overcome obstacles and reach their potential. Fresh Start Women’s Foundation says it provides access and resources to help women achieve self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $171,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $50,000 each to Barrow Neurological Foundation and Grace Sober Living, followed by $25,000 to Phoenix Theatre Company, $20,000 to Executive Council Charities, and $10,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The filing’s application information names Edward J. Robson as the contact and requests a résumé and a letter describing the proposed use of funds. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Restrictions on awards and deadlines are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Edward J. Robson as president; Steven S. Robson as treasurer; Lynda Robson Weiser as secretary; Robert D. Robson as director; and Mark E. Robson and Kimberley A. Robson as vice presidents.
Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation is led by Edward J Robson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward J Robson
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert D Robson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley A Robson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Robson Weiser
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark E Robson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven S Robson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation
How much does Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation give each year?
Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation gave $171K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $223K across 9 grants.
What is Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation give grants?
Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (8 grants).
Does Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Barrow Neurological Foundation ($50,000), Grace Sober Living ($50,000) and Phoenix Theatre Company ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation?
Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission or formal funding priorities. Among its 2025 grantees, Grace Sober Living describes its mission as providing Christ-centered recovery care and housing for people overcoming alcoholism and addiction. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation?
Submit a résumé and a request letter describing the proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation's EIN?
Edward J and Lanelle B Robson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2461052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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