John a & Delia T Robert Charitable
John a & Delia T Robert Charitable is a private foundation, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $770K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $26K.
John a & Delia T Robert Charitable at a glance
In short: John a & Delia T Robert Charitable gave $52K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $52,200
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,400
- -66.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $769,731
- -4.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who John a & Delia T Robert Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Birmingham Humane Society ($22K). Together the top 3 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How John a & Delia T Robert Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $54K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Humane Society Birmingham, AL | Community | $22,200 |
| UAB School of Nursing Birmingham, AL | General Use | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Historical Society Birmingham, AL | Community | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $769,731 | $44,245 | $78,109 | $52,200 | 3 | $58,193 | $26,210 | $65,461 |
| 2025 | $803,589 | $100,352 | $74,309 | $51,500 | 1 | $57,202 | $83,001 | $58,313 |
| 2024 | $777,256 | $43,024 | $68,968 | $48,000 | 2 | $53,242 | $26,787 | $56,841 |
| 2023 | $803,058 | $71,647 | $77,741 | $54,000 | 1 | $59,108 | $56,167 | $53,436 |
| 2022 | $809,672 | $154,844 | $71,289 | $48,000 | 1 | $53,625 | $137,774 | $59,139 |
| 2021 | $726,117 | $53,513 | $64,227 | $45,000 | 5 | — | $37,638 | $52,757 |
| 2020 | $736,831 | $45,116 | $65,833 | $42,563 | 2 | — | $30,345 | $49,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John a & Delia T Robert Charitable reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John a & Delia T Robert Charitable's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Arthur C. Parker Henley
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $13K (2026)
Stifel Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $13K, to Arthur C Parker Henley (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John a & Delia T Robert Charitable
How much does John a & Delia T Robert Charitable give each year?
John a & Delia T Robert Charitable gave $52K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $52K across 1 grant.
What is John a & Delia T Robert Charitable's typical grant size?
John a & Delia T Robert Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,400, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John a & Delia T Robert Charitable give grants?
John a & Delia T Robert Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does John a & Delia T Robert Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of John a & Delia T Robert Charitable's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John a & Delia T Robert Charitable?
John a & Delia T Robert Charitable reported $770K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is John a & Delia T Robert Charitable's EIN?
John a & Delia T Robert Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6193757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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