John W Robinson
John W Robinson is a private foundation, based in Sea Island, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $26K.
John W Robinson at a glance
In short: John W Robinson gave $82K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,100
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,367
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,457,905
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John W Robinson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emory University School of Medicine ($76K). Together the top 3 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John W Robinson gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $111K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA | Medical Research | $76,000 |
| Southeast Georgia Health SYS Foun Brunswick, GA | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Golden Isles Act Inc Sea Island, GA | Program Grant | $1,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,457,905 | $97,041 | $103,361 | $82,100 | 3 | $82,100 | $25,936 | $81,459 |
| 2023 | $1,464,225 | $74,738 | $80,995 | $61,100 | 2 | $61,100 | $20,779 | $74,553 |
| 2022 | $1,470,482 | $373,391 | $130,320 | $111,000 | 4 | $111,000 | $19,004 | $76,300 |
| 2021 | $1,227,411 | $124,765 | $102,599 | $86,000 | 5 | $86,000 | $23,235 | $72,672 |
| 2020 | $1,205,245 | $118,389 | $85,518 | $69,200 | 6 | — | $8,379 | $62,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Robinson reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W Robinson is led by John W. Robinson Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John W. Robinson Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret R. Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John W. Robinson III
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John W Robinson
How much does John W Robinson give each year?
John W Robinson gave $82K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 2 grants.
What is John W Robinson's typical grant size?
John W Robinson's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $27,367, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John W Robinson give grants?
John W Robinson gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John W Robinson give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on John W Robinson's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is John W Robinson?
John W Robinson reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John W Robinson's EIN?
John W Robinson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2315669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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