Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation
The Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients and stated grant purposes spanning areas such as housing, youth support, conservation, health care, and the arts.
Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation at a glance
In short: Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation gave $113K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,350
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,239
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $355,714
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (48% 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 Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1044 Mount Paran Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 812-1862
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lake Toxaway Charities ($12K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, North Carolina recipients received 48% of grant dollars and Georgia recipients received 32%. Other reported recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania at 4%, Arizona at 4%, and Florida at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation gives
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $113K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Toxaway Charities Lake Toxaway, NC | Various Charitable | $12,250 |
| Transylvania Habitat for Humanity Brevard, NC | Building and Repairing Homes and Communities | $6,750 |
| Youth Villages Douglasville, GA | At-Risk Youth | $6,000 |
| 9TH Inning Foundation Chamblee, GA | Financial Support for Travel Baseball Players | $5,000 |
| Friends of Panthertown Inc Cashiers, NC | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Pitch in for Baseball Warminster, PA | Athletic Support | $5,000 |
| Ridin on Faith Ministries Candler, NC | Religious Services | $5,000 |
| Southern Highlands Preserve Lake Toxaway, NC | Botanical Gardens | $5,000 |
| St Andrews by the Lake Chapel Lake Toxaway, NC | Lake Toxaway Community | $5,000 |
| Tpusa Phoenix, AZ | Conservative Political Advocacy | $5,000 |
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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 | $355,714 | $151,222 | $128,773 | $113,350 | 35 | $113,598 | $75,807 | $110,850 |
| 2024 | $333,265 | $93,172 | $107,844 | $89,725 | 28 | $93,102 | $78,430 | $86,227 |
| 2023 | $347,937 | $67,176 | $78,650 | $67,050 | 26 | $78,650 | $53,576 | — |
| 2022 | $359,411 | $63,903 | $74,644 | $63,200 | 22 | $74,644 | $52,459 | — |
| 2021 | $370,152 | $276,761 | $54,087 | $45,625 | 18 | $54,087 | $8,633 | — |
| 2020 | $147,478 | $4,822 | $13,947 | $10,000 | 6 | — | $2,197 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including housing, youth programs, conservation, religious services, athletic support, and care for underserved people.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Lake Toxaway Charities says it supports charities, medical outreach, and educators serving people in need in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Transylvania Habitat for Humanity describes bringing people together to build homes and communities so everyone can have a decent place to live. Brevard Music Center says it teaches gifted young musicians to prepare and perform musical works. Songs for Kids Foundation says it provides music mentorship and interactive programs for young people with disabilities, illnesses, and injuries.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $113,350. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,250, with a median of $3,000. In 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $89,725; in 2023, it reported 26 grants totaling $67,050.
Among the larger 2025 grants were $12,250 to Lake Toxaway Charities for various charitable purposes, $6,750 to Transylvania Habitat for Humanity for building and repairing homes and communities, and $6,000 to Youth Villages for at-risk youth. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to 9th Inning Foundation for financial support for travel baseball players, Friends of PantherTown for conservation, and Pitch In for Baseball for athletic support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Helena R Shuford as CEO/director, David L Shuford as secretary, and Glen P Robinson III, Horace C Robinson, Lewis M Robinson, and Forrest L Robinson as directors.
Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation is led by Helena R. Shuford, CEO & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helena R. Shuford
CEO & Director
Secretary & Director → CEO & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Forrest L. Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Glen P. Robinson III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Horace C. Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lewis M. Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David L. Shuford
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation
How much does Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation give each year?
Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation gave $113K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 28 grants.
What is Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation's typical grant size?
Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,239, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation give grants?
Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Georgia (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Toxaway, NC (5 grants), Brevard, NC (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants) and "Religious Services" (3 grants).
Who are Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation's largest grantees?
Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lake Toxaway Charities ($12,250), Transylvania Habitat for Humanity ($6,750) and Youth Villages ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation?
Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation reported $356K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including housing, youth programs, conservation, religious services, athletic support, and care for underserved people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation's EIN?
Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1426705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Glen P and Laura Mae Robinson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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