Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC is a private foundation based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to Pennsylvania educational institutions and states that awards are restricted to economically deprived young people who have resided in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, for at least five years.
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC at a glance
In short: Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC gave $86K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,810
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,151
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,004
- Total assets
- $1,393,970
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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.
How to apply to Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Farmers Merchants Trust Co. as the contact and requires an application form, letters of recommendation, a school transcript, and copies of the student’s and parents’ tax returns. Awards are restricted to deserving economically deprived young people residing in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, for at least five years.
- Review Cycle
- March 31 annually, as stated on the filing. The March 31, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- March 31 annually, as stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Farmers Merchants Trust Co
Mailing address: PO Box 6010, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 264-6116
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shippensburg University Hayden Nolan ($8K). Together the top 3 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($71,802), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The filing’s award restriction specifies young people who have lived in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, for at least five years.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $88K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $71,802 |
| Shippensburg University Hayden Nolan Shippensburg, PA | Scholarship | $8,008 |
| Shippensburg University Connor Miller Shipensburg, PA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Shippensburg University Collin E Ray Shippensburg, PA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,393,970 | $124,890 | $109,418 | $85,810 | 12 | $90,290 | $106,957 | $80,050 |
| 2024 | $1,378,367 | $106,622 | $110,216 | $88,280 | 11 | $92,753 | $88,564 | $78,733 |
| 2023 | $1,381,981 | $34,626 | $105,323 | $84,232 | 7 | $88,231 | $27,383 | $73,268 |
| 2022 | $1,451,745 | $114,670 | $80,635 | $54,888 | 5 | $59,781 | $97,850 | $74,350 |
| 2021 | $1,417,324 | $196,521 | $85,887 | $62,246 | 7 | $66,499 | $178,403 | $82,037 |
| 2020 | $1,302,856 | $81,429 | $81,314 | $62,617 | 10 | — | $66,628 | $77,018 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $85,810 through 12 grants. The grants ranged from $802 to $15,000, with a median of $9,004; all 12 were reported for scholarships. Notable awards included $15,000 to Temple University, $10,000 each to Penn State University and Grove City College, and $8,008 to Shippensburg University.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's only listed officer is Farmers & Merchants Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Farmers & Merchants Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Farmers Merchant Trust CO (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Farmers & Merchants Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC
How much does Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC give each year?
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC gave $86K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 11 grants.
What is Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's typical grant size?
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's median grant in 2025 was $9,004, and its average grant was $7,151, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC give grants?
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shippensburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's largest grantees?
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's largest 2025 grantees include Shippensburg University Hayden Nolan ($8,008), Shippensburg University Connor Miller ($3,000) and Shippensburg University Collin E Ray ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($71,802), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC?
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's EIN?
Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6883497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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