Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust
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Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust gave $3.3M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $416K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,325,397
- +118.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $415,675
- +145.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $21,438,907
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kansas State University Foundation ($1.8M). Together the top 8 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 32 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 1370% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2022) to $3.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Support | $1,750,000 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Support | $1,210,397 |
| Flint Hills Christian School Manhattan, KS | General Support | $185,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Counseling Manhattan, KS | General Support | $100,000 |
| Meadowlark Hills Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation Wamego, KS | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pawnee Mental Health Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Manhattan Chamber Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,438,907 | $2,287,426 | $3,362,813 | $3,325,397 | 8 | $2,225,857 |
| 2024 | $22,514,294 | $2,415,094 | $1,632,638 | $1,525,379 | 9 | $2,201,472 |
| 2023 | $21,731,838 | $3,687,377 | $1,782,125 | $1,642,262 | 8 | $3,616,991 |
| 2022 | $19,804,441 | $8,521,618 | $641,077 | $226,212 | 4 | $318,988 |
| 2021 | $11,920,559 | $11,406,956 | $3,396,319 | $3,344,622 | 3 | $11,406,956 |
| 2020 | $3,912,580 | $424,893 | $327,058 | $312,500 | 5 | $370,797 |
About Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Manhattan, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Crocker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Dirk Daveline
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance White
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Helmick
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Sloan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dennis A. Mullin (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas D. Arthur (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $3K, to Matt Crocker (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust
How much does Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust give each year?
Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust gave $3.3M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 9 grants.
What is Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $415,675, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust give grants?
Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manhattan, KS (7 grants).
Does Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Kansas State University Foundation ($1,750,000), Greater Manhattan Community Foundation ($1,210,397) and Flint Hills Christian School ($185,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust?
Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust's EIN?
Marvin S Robinson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1005604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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