Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC

Foundation · Grantmaker Chambersburg, PA EIN: 25-6883497

Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chambersburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $89K.

Key facts about Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC

EIN
25-6883497
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$88,280
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$8,025
Median grant
$9,264
Total assets
$1,378,367
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC's 11 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (89%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were University Park, PA (4 grants) and Shippensburg, PA (2 grants). None of its 11 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).

How Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC gives

  • Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

-0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$88K

+4.8% YoY

Grant Count

11

+57.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-33.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC

Based on IRS filings

Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chambersburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $89K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

University ParkLynchburgKutztownMont AltoEmmitsburgLancasterMalibuShippensburgYorkChambersburgClarks SummitDoverGrove CityHarrisburgPhiladelphiaState CollegeUniversityWilson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$54K$108K$162K$216K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,378,367$1,381,981$1,451,745
Revenue$106,622$34,626$114,670
Expenses$110,216$105,323$80,635
Qualifying Distributions$92,753$88,231$59,781
Net Investment Income$88,564$27,383$97,850
Distributable Amount$78,733$73,268$74,350

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$22K$44K$66K$88K10 grants20207 grants20215 grants20227 grants202311 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Penn State University -: $18K across 3 grantsPenn State University -$18K · 3 grantsTemple University -: $15KTemple University -$15KPenn State University - Connor Geis: $10KPenn State University - ConnorGeis$10KGrove City College -: $10KGrove City College -$10KMount Saint Mary's University -: $10KMount Saint Mary's University-$10KLancaster Bible College -: $10KLancaster Bible College -$10KPenn State University - Kali M Smith: $9KPenn State University - Kali MSmith$9KShippensburg University -: $6K across 2 grantsShippensburg University -$6K · 2 grants

Grant Size Distribution

40 grants across all recorded years

40<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Penn State University - ($18,104 across 3 grants), Temple University - ($15,000), Penn State University - Connor Geis ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY - Philadelphia, PASCHOLARSHIP$15,000
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY - CONNOR GEIS University Park, PASCHOLARSHIP$10,000
GROVE CITY COLLEGE - Grove City, PASCHOLARSHIP$10,000
MOUNT SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY - Emmitsburg, MDSCHOLARSHIP$10,000
LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE - Lancaster, PASCHOLARSHIP$9,912
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY - KALI M SMITH University Park, PASCHOLARSHIP$9,264
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY - University Park, PASCHOLARSHIP$8,104
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY - University Park, PASCHOLARSHIP$7,886
SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY - Shippensburg, PASCHOLARSHIP$3,000
SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY - Shippensburg, PASCHOLARSHIP$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

Farmers Merchant Trust CO — Trustee: $6KFarmers Merchant Trust…Trustee$6K

From 2022 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Farmers Merchant Trust COTrustee2$6,250

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC?

Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chambersburg, PA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC?

As of 2024, Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC holds $1.4M in total assets with $107K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $88K in 2024.

Where does Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC operate?

Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC has awarded grants in California, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC award?

In 2024, Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC awarded 11 grants totaling $88K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial SC reported a distributable amount of $79K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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