JH Robbins Foundation
JH Robbins Foundation is a private foundation based in San Mateo, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 31 grants totaling $155,500. Its listed recipients include community organizations, health and social-service organizations, and youth-serving organizations.
JH Robbins Foundation at a glance
In short: JH Robbins Foundation gave $156K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,500
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,016
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,049,875
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JH Robbins Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Linda K Hoffman as the contact and requests a description of the organization’s purpose, recent financial statements, and an exemption letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda K Hoffman
Mailing address: C/O Jh Robbins Foundation 503, Princeton Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone: (650) 344-9278
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JH Robbins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA of San Mateo County ($10K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JH Robbins Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2022) to $156K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA of San Mateo County Redwood City, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation Burlingame, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Family Service San Mateo, CA | Gereral Support | $10,000 |
| Police Athletic League San Mateo, CA | Gereral Support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan House San Mateo, CA | Gereral Support | $10,000 |
| San Mateo County Health Foundation San Mateo, CA | Gereral Support | $10,000 |
| Hiphousing San Mateo, CA | Gereral Supportgereral Support | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside Half Moon Bay, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| CA Highway Patrol 9-11 Foundation Fullerton, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Credo High Foundation Rohnert Park, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,049,875 | $168,065 | $174,369 | $155,500 | 31 | $155,500 | $156,485 | $90,213 |
| 2024 | $1,056,179 | $117,479 | $159,593 | $140,000 | 31 | $144,812 | $102,699 | $88,474 |
| 2023 | $1,098,293 | $84,335 | $125,710 | $105,500 | 24 | $110,697 | $69,322 | $87,355 |
| 2022 | $1,139,668 | $120,137 | $119,142 | $98,000 | 23 | $102,508 | $103,503 | $97,652 |
| 2021 | $1,139,803 | $123,587 | $124,938 | $107,500 | 23 | — | $109,686 | $91,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JH Robbins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, CASA of San Mateo County says it recruits, trains, and supports adult volunteers who advocate for youth in the child welfare or juvenile justice system. Samaritan House says it provides food, shelter access, healthcare, and supportive services to people in need. San Mateo County Health Foundation says it supports health and well-being in the county, including its hospital and clinic system.
Other 2025 recipients include Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which says it works to increase food availability and access; Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside, which says it offers educational programs, enrichment activities, and organized sports; and Kara, which says it provides grief support for people of all ages.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $155,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $10,000 grants to CASA of San Mateo County, Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation, Peninsula Family Service, Police Athletic League, Samaritan House, and San Mateo County Health Foundation. The filing lists these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Russell A Robbins as president, Linda K Hoffman as treasurer, Stephanie Kay Worden as secretary, and Ethan Worden as trustee.
JH Robbins Foundation is led by Russell A. Robbins, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell A. Robbins
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ethan Worden
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda K. Hoffman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kay Worden
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 JH Robbins Foundation
How much does JH Robbins Foundation give each year?
JH Robbins Foundation gave $156K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 31 grants.
What is JH Robbins Foundation's typical grant size?
JH Robbins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,016, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JH Robbins Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does JH Robbins Foundation give grants?
JH Robbins Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Mateo, CA (7 grants), Burlingame, CA (4 grants), Redwood City, CA (2 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does JH Robbins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of JH Robbins Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Gereral Support" (19 grants).
Who are JH Robbins Foundation's largest grantees?
JH Robbins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CASA of San Mateo County ($10,000), Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation ($10,000) and Peninsula Family Service ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JH Robbins Foundation?
JH Robbins Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JH Robbins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, CASA of San Mateo County says it recruits, trains, and supports adult volunteers who advocate for youth in the child welfare or juvenile justice system. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JH Robbins Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JH Robbins Foundation's EIN?
JH Robbins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2911318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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