J Mack Robinson Foundation
The J Mack Robinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
J Mack Robinson Foundation at a glance
In short: J Mack Robinson Foundation gave $330K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Georgia. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,430
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,437
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,390,662
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (88% 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 J Mack Robinson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations. Applications are by letter; if the foundation is interested, it will request further information. Its stated restriction is the state of Georgia, preferably in the field of education.
- Contact
Application contact: J Mack Robinson
Mailing address: Peachtree Insurance Center 4370 Pe, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: (404) 231-2111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Mack Robinson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church ($122K). Together the top 10 received $321K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 85 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that awards are restricted to Georgia, preferably in education. Its 2025 grants went primarily to recipients in Georgia (88% of grant dollars), with additional grants in California (8%), Illinois (3%), Maryland (0%), and Rhode Island (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Mack Robinson Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $172K (2023) to $547K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $122,280 |
| High Museum of Art Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $71,000 |
| UGA Foundation Athens, GA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Forward Arts Foundation Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $26,650 |
| CCHS San Diego San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Andee's Army Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chastain Horse Park Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $5,390,662 | $364,665 | $396,452 | $330,430 | 17 | $330,430 | $298,643 | $293,857 |
| 2024 | $5,422,449 | $579,249 | $509,303 | $387,782 | 20 | $387,782 | $457,728 | $294,923 |
| 2023 | $5,352,503 | $301,723 | $172,401 | $172,400 | 15 | $172,400 | $301,723 | $284,682 |
| 2022 | $5,223,181 | $1,458,269 | $350,750 | $340,750 | 19 | $340,750 | $454,615 | $250,288 |
| 2021 | $4,120,704 | $430,356 | $263,000 | $263,000 | 14 | $263,000 | $430,356 | $236,575 |
| 2020 | $3,953,348 | $3,113,699 | $557,200 | $547,200 | 21 | — | $1,988,354 | $504,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Mack Robinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $294K 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 foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees describe a range of activities: Forward Arts Foundation says it supports the visual arts in the Atlanta area; Emory University describes work expanding access to education and advancing medical research; Andee’s Army says it provides financial assistance to children and youth receiving care for brain and other neurological injuries and conditions; and Chastain Horse Park says it offers therapeutic programs for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $330,430. Awards ranged from $500 to $122,280, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed grants were $122,280 to Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, $71,000 to High Museum of Art, $50,000 to UGA Foundation, $26,650 to Forward Arts Foundation, and $25,000 to CCHS San Diego. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harriett J Robinson, Robin Robinson Howell, and Jill E Robinson as trustees.
J Mack Robinson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harriett J Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill E Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Robinson Howell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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 J Mack Robinson Foundation
How much does J Mack Robinson Foundation give each year?
J Mack Robinson Foundation gave $330K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $388K across 20 grants.
What is J Mack Robinson Foundation's typical grant size?
J Mack Robinson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $19,437, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Mack Robinson Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does J Mack Robinson Foundation give grants?
J Mack Robinson Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (11 grants).
Does J Mack Robinson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Mack Robinson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Mack Robinson Foundation's largest grantees?
J Mack Robinson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church ($122,280), High Museum of Art ($71,000) and UGA Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Mack Robinson Foundation?
J Mack Robinson Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Mack Robinson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Mack Robinson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Mack Robinson Foundation's EIN?
J Mack Robinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1758256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J Mack 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). J Mack Robinson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-mack-robinson-foundation-morg_efcbc05a0d2640c093f4147b8b038a52
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