Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund
Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund at a glance
In short: Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund gave $2K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,057
- -98.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,057
- -94.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,057
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Salvation Army ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund gives
- In 2022 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $160K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Non Discriminatory Religious Org | $2,057 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $16,107 | $2,057 | 1 | $2,057 | — | $142 |
| 2021 | $1,107 | $100,001 | $177,737 | $160,000 | 4 | — | $1 | $1,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund reported a distributable amount of $142 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund is led by Sanford R. Robertson, President & CEO on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Sanford R. Robertson
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund
How much does Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund give each year?
Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund gave $2K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $160K across 4 grants.
Where does Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund operate?
Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Virginia.
How much is Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund reported a distributable amount of $142 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund's EIN?
Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3181457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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