J William & Elizabeth S Robinson

Foundation · Grantmaker ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-1708251

The J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 and located in Atlanta, Georgia. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking in education, religious support, human services, and the arts.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.9M

-1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$317K

-3.4% YoY

Grant Count

-1.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-1.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J William & Elizabeth S Robinson reported a distributable amount of $390K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides support primarily for Protestant churches and education. Recent grantmaking reflects a diverse portfolio including:

Educational development
Religious support
Human services
The arts
Land acquisition programs

Grantmaking

The foundation made 29 additional grants totaling approximately $218,000 in 2024.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in Georgia, California, and Montana.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $721K (49%)

California $321K (22%)

Montana $125K (8%)

District of Columbia $113K (8%)

Tennessee $67K (5%)

North Carolina $36K (2%)

Alabama $28K (2%)

Massachusetts $20K (1%)

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States

Alabama California District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Missouri Montana North Carolina New Hampshire South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AshevilleAthensAtlantaBig SkyBostonCashiersChattanoogaChicagoCovingtonDecaturEvanstonGallatin GatewayGoletaHanoverKennesawNashvilleNewbornNorcrossOaklandRedwood City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $4,896,549
Total revenues: $332,870
Total expenses: $397,575
Number of employees: 0

Historical Context:

Tax-exempt status granted: June 1987
Total liabilities: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,896,549	$4,961,254	$5,036,385
Revenue	$332,870	$324,377	$309,115
Expenses	$397,575	$399,508	$423,402
Qualifying Distributions	$348,385	$357,939	$378,211
Net Investment Income	$292,748	$286,808	$263,766
Distributable Amount	$389,546	$347,212	$356,139

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

233 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Parks Foundation ($20,000), The Westminster Schools ($20,000), All Saints' Episcopal Church ($17,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH ATLANTA, GA	FOR RELIGIOUS SUPPORT	$17,000
APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY ASHEVILLE, NC	FOR THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF LOCAL GREENSPACE	$4,500
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER ATLANTA, GA	FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT	$5,500
BAYLOR SCHOOL CHATTANOOGA, TN	FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT	$2,500
BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION BIG SKY, MT	FOR THE SUPPORT OF HUMAN SERVICES	$10,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ATLANTA AREA COUNCIL ATLANTA, GA	FOR THE PROMOTION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT	$5,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 175 DECATUR, GA	FOR THE PROMOTION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT	$2,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PLATEAU CASHIERS, NC	FOR THE PROMOTION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT	$2,500
CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SANTA BARBARA, CA	FOR THE SUPPORT OF HUMAN SERVICES	$5,000
CATHEDRAL GIVING BY DESIGN ATLANTA, GA	FOR RELIGIOUS SUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELIZABETH S ROBINSON	CHAIRMAN	—	—
MARGARET R BUKER	SECRETARY	—	—
R LEE ROBINSON	PRESIDENT	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson fund?

The foundation provides support primarily for Protestant churches and education. Recent grantmaking reflects a diverse portfolio including: • Educational development • Religious support • Human services • The arts • Land acquisition programs

How do I apply for a grant from J William & Elizabeth S Robinson?

**Grant Activity (2024):** • Total grants made: 42 grants • Total giving: $317,000 • Typical award range: $500–$50,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Young Harris College: $25,000 (for promotion of educational development) • National Park Foundation: $20,000 (for land acquisition programs) • Westminster Schools: $20,000 (for promotion of educational development) The foundation made 29 additional grants totaling approximately $218,000 in 2024.

Where does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in Georgia, California, and Montana.

What size grants does J William & Elizabeth S Robinson award?

In 2024, J William & Elizabeth S Robinson awarded 51 grants totaling $317K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is J William & Elizabeth S Robinson required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, J William & Elizabeth S Robinson reported a distributable amount of $390K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.