Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation
The Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lanham, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships, arts education, fundraising, meals, children’s needs, and other purposes.
Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $428.385), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,569
- +648.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $428
- +475.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $77
- Primary geography
- Maryland (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7933 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: (301) 980-8669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PDM Productions VA ($2K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (52%), Virginia (38%), the District of Columbia (5%), Washington (3%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $744 (2023) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| PDM Productions VA Richmond, VA | Public School/Art Scholarship | $2,100 |
| Women (23RD) Capitol Heights, MD | Fundraiser | $240 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Sponsored Child | $185 |
| FBCG (Target) Hyattsville, MD | Toy Drive | $120 |
| American Museum (23RD) Washington, DC | UPKEEP | $100 |
| 23RD Washington, DC | Thanksgiving Meals | $77 |
| Central Union Mission Washington, DC | Christmas Meals | $77 |
| St Jude (20TH) Memphis, TN | Cancer Children | $40 |
| Relief Fund Sarasota, FL | Public Service Assist | $35 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $50,000 | $17,291 | $5,569 | 13 | — |
| 2023 | $10,500 | $10,500 | $2,457 | $744 | 10 | $744 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarship support, a public school/art scholarship, and contributions for fundraising, meals, a toy drive, and children’s needs. Among the organizations it supported, World Vision describes its work as humanitarian programs for children, families, and communities, including emergency relief and long-term community development. Central Union Mission describes its work as proclaiming and teaching the Gospel and serving people in need throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $5,569 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $2,500, with a median of $77. The largest grants were $2,500 to an individual recipient for scholarships and $2,100 to PDM Productions in Richmond, Virginia, for a public school/art scholarship. Other grants included $185 to World Vision for a sponsored child and $77 to Central Union Mission for Christmas meals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Valerie Lancaster as president, Shannon Robinson as executive assistant, and Alisa Johnson in communications.
Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation is led by Valerie R Lancaster, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Valerie R Lancaster
President
On filings since 2023
$960 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Shannon C Robinson
Executive Assistant
On filings since 2023
$550 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Alisa Johnson
Communications
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alisa A Johnson Webb (2023) — Director Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $960, to Valerie R Lancaster (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation
How much does Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation give each year?
Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $744 across 10 grants.
What is Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $77, and its average grant was $428, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation give grants?
Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include PDM Productions VA ($2,100), Women (23RD) ($240) and World Vision ($185), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarship support, a public school/art scholarship, and contributions for fundraising, meals, a toy drive, and children’s needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation's EIN?
Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1912363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Lancaster Robinson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2023–2024
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