Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation
Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $176K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $267K. Net investment income was $336K.
Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation gave $267K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $134K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $267,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $133,500
- Median grant
- $133,500
- Total assets
- $175,986
- +305.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Delmar Farm ($242K). Together the top 2 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation gives
- Giving grew 8800% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $267K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delmar Farm Loxahatchee, FL | To Support Stated Charitable Goals | $242,000 |
| War Paws Inc Rocky Point, NY | To Support Stated Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
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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 | $175,986 | $401,553 | $268,965 | $267,000 | 2 | $267,000 | $335,855 | $7,157 |
| 2024 | $43,398 | $11 | $1,498 | — | — | — | — | $2,709 |
| 2023 | $44,885 | $9 | $11,462 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | — | $2,410 |
| 2022 | $56,338 | $8 | $4,468 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | — | $2,958 |
| 2021 | $60,798 | $1,408 | $3,950 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | — | $3,128 |
| 2020 | $63,340 | $-32,443 | $7,530 | $6,050 | 10 | — | $1,673 | $3,293 |
| 2019 | $103,313 | $8,383 | $6,150 | $4,700 | 6 | — | $6,933 | $4,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation is led by Lisa Ovens, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Ovens
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Mulloy Robbins (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation
How much does Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation give each year?
Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation gave $267K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation?
Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $267K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation operate?
Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Virginia.
What is Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0206503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Jack and Barbara Robbins Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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