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James Barry Robinson Institute

Public charity · Grantmaker Norfolk, VA EIN: 54-1038721 Website

The Barry Robinson Center offers programs to improve the lives of children and their families.

Key facts about James Barry Robinson Institute

In short: James Barry Robinson Institute gave $2.1M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
54-1038721
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$2,051,246
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$1,025,623
Median grant
$1,025,623
Total assets
$61,664,984
Primary geography
Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$61.7M

+1.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.1M

-67.4% YoY

Grant Count

2

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.0M

-34.8% YoY

How James Barry Robinson Institute gives

  • Giving grew 1574% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About James Barry Robinson Institute

Based on IRS filings

James Barry Robinson Institute is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $61.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $685K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

NorfolkVirginia BeachWashingtonAlexandriaEncinitasAustinHarker Heights

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M4 grants20204 grants20215 grants20226 grants20234 grants20242 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $6.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2.1M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Next Step To Success: $2.0MNext Step To Success$2.0MJames Barry Robinson Home for Boys Trust: $75KJames Barry Robinson Home forBoys Trust$75K

The largest 2025 recipient was Next Step To Success ($2.0M). Together the top 2 received $2.1M.

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M6$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 21 (57%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Next Step To Success Norfolk, VASupport for mission$1,976,246
James Barry Robinson Home for Boys Trust Norfolk, VASupport for mission$75,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$61,664,984$60,726,976$60,834,933
Revenue$32,354,413$30,248,808$29,657,131
Expenses$30,528,651$32,615,887$26,607,992
Net Investment Income$684,653$728,868$406,028

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

James Barry Robinson Institute is led by Robert McCartney, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 6 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Robert McCartney

    Chief Executive Officer

    On filings since 2021

    30 hrs/week

    $103K (2021) → $368K (2025)

  • Charles V Mcphillips

    President

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Abdul Mateen

    Medical Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $296K (2020) → $392K (2025)

  • Michael K Kerner

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charlene M Hoobler

    Chief Operating Officer

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $162K (2022) → $187K (2025)

  • Noah Matilsky

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $217K (2024) → $272K (2025)

  • Brittany J Armentrout VP of

    Business Development

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $169K (2025)

  • W Lawrence Daniels

    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $247K (2025)

  • Donald F Price

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • WA Prince

    Treasurer

    Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2022

    Former Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Sweeney

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Charles K. Brooks (2020–2023) — Vice President Business Development
  • Former: Sharmini Santher (2020–2023) — Associate Medical Director
  • Former: Charles Jacques (2022–2023) — It Director
  • Former: William Eisenbeiss (2020–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Douglas Mitchell (2020–2021) — Former Director of Finance
  • Former: Nancy M. Holcomb (2021) — Chief Compliance Officer
  • Former: Justin Hoover (2020) — Chief Revenue Officer

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Abdul Mateen — Medical Director: $392KAbdul MateenMedical Director$392KRobert McCartney — Chief Executive Officer: $368KRobert McCartneyChief Executive Officer$368KDr Noah Matilsky — Member: $272KDr Noah MatilskyMember$272KW Lawrence Daniels — Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: $247KW Lawrence DanielsPediatric Nurse Practitioner$247KCharlene M Hoobler — Chief Operating Officer: $187KCharlene M HooblerChief Operating Officer$187KBrittany J Armentrout VP of — Business Development (Until Jan): $169KBrittany J Armentrout…Business Development (Until Jan)$169K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $392K, to Abdul Mateen (Medical Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about James Barry Robinson Institute

How much does James Barry Robinson Institute give each year?

James Barry Robinson Institute gave $2.1M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.3M across 4 grants.

How large is James Barry Robinson Institute?

James Barry Robinson Institute reported $61.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $32.4M.

What is James Barry Robinson Institute?

James Barry Robinson Institute is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Norfolk, VA. It holds $61.7M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does James Barry Robinson Institute operate?

James Barry Robinson Institute has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Texas, Virginia.

What is James Barry Robinson Institute's EIN?

James Barry Robinson Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1038721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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