J William & Elizabeth S Robinson
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 grants supported organizations for purposes including education, religious support, human services, land acquisition, cancer research, natural-resource protection, and public libraries.
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson at a glance
In short: J William & Elizabeth S Robinson gave $358K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $358,000
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,306
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,902,061
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J William & Elizabeth S Robinson
- 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. Its filing says to contact Margaret Buker or R Lee Robinson and submit a letter stating the nature of the request, backup materials, and a taxpayer ID number. All awards are at the discretion of the board.
- Review Cycle
- September 30.
- Deadline
- September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret Buker R Lee Robinson
Mailing address: 3535 Piedmont Road Suite P88, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 816-5205
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J William & Elizabeth S Robinson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Young Harris College ($45K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 247 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 19% to California, 8% to Montana, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 5% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J William & Elizabeth S Robinson open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 49 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 98% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $287K (2020) to $358K (2025). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | For the Promotion of Educational Development | $45,000 |
| All Saints' Episcopal Church Atlanta, GA | For Religious Support | $32,500 |
| Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Atlanta, GA | For Religious Support | $26,000 |
| The Westminster Schools Atlanta, GA | For the Promotion of Educational Development | $22,500 |
| National Parks Foundation Washington, DC | For Land Acquisition Programs | $20,000 |
| Givewell Maximum Impact Fund Oakland, CA | For the Support of Human Services | $15,000 |
| Newborn United Methodist Church Newborn, GA | For Religious Support | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | To Support Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | For the Support of Human Services | $10,000 |
| Gallatin River Task Force Gallatin Gateway, MT | For the Support of Protection Natural Resources | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,902,061 | $434,616 | $429,104 | $358,000 | 49 | $386,351 | $392,845 | $418,515 |
| 2024 | $4,896,549 | $332,870 | $397,575 | $317,000 | 51 | $348,385 | $292,748 | $389,546 |
| 2023 | $4,961,254 | $324,377 | $399,508 | $328,000 | 52 | $357,939 | $286,808 | $347,212 |
| 2022 | $5,036,385 | $309,115 | $423,402 | $350,000 | 54 | $378,211 | $263,766 | $356,139 |
| 2021 | $5,150,672 | $589,722 | $370,187 | $287,000 | 41 | $312,638 | $532,010 | $375,317 |
| 2020 | $4,931,137 | $211,154 | $357,291 | $286,500 | 42 | — | $209,240 | $313,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J William & Elizabeth S Robinson reported a distributable amount of $419K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational development and religious organizations, as well as human services, land acquisition, cancer research, natural-resource protection, community service, and public libraries.
The supported organizations describe a range of work. Young Harris College says it educates students in liberal arts and professional programs and serves the region and the world. The Westminster Schools describes itself as a Christian, independent school serving pre-first through 12th grades. The Gallatin River Task Force says its mission is to protect and restore the Gallatin River and inspire stewardship of it. Big Sky Community Organization describes its work as providing recreational programs, outdoor spaces, and community partnerships in Big Sky.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $358,000. Awards ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $45,000 to Young Harris College for educational development; $32,500 to All Saints’ Episcopal Church and $26,000 to Peachtree Road United Methodist Church for religious support; $22,500 to The Westminster Schools for educational development; and $20,000 to the National Parks Foundation for land acquisition programs.
Other notable 2025 grants included $15,000 to GiveWell Maximum Impact Fund for human services and $15,000 to Newborn United Methodist Church for religious support. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to the American Cancer Society for cancer research, Big Sky Community Organization for human services, Gallatin River Task Force for natural-resource protection, Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation for public libraries, and Spanish Peaks Community Foundation for community service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth S Robinson as chairman, Margaret R Buker as secretary, and R Lee Robinson as president.
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson is led by R. Lee Robinson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R. Lee Robinson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Robinson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret R. Buker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 William & Elizabeth S Robinson
How much does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson give each year?
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson gave $358K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $317K across 51 grants.
What is J William & Elizabeth S Robinson's typical grant size?
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,306, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson give grants?
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson gives mostly in Georgia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Montana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (10 grants), Big Sky, MT (2 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on J William & Elizabeth S Robinson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Promotion of Educational Development" (19 grants), "For Religious Support" (8 grants) and "For the Promotion of Youth Development" (4 grants).
Who are J William & Elizabeth S Robinson's largest grantees?
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson's largest 2025 grantees include Young Harris College ($45,000), All Saints' Episcopal Church ($32,500) and Peachtree Road United Methodist Church ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J William & Elizabeth S Robinson?
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $386K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $419K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational development and religious organizations, as well as human services, land acquisition, cancer research, natural-resource protection, community service, and public libraries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J William & Elizabeth S Robinson?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J William & Elizabeth S Robinson's EIN?
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1708251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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