R & T Robertson Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Corpus Christi, TX EIN: 74-2224591
EducationReligionHuman services

R & T Robertson Foundation is a private foundation based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Texas and Tennessee, including health care, education, social services, and other organizations.

Key facts about R & T Robertson Foundation

In short: R & T Robertson Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
74-2224591
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$28,000
Grants made (2025)
10
Average grant
$2,800
Median grant
$2,500
New grantees (estimate)
20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
Total assets
$294,027
Primary geography
Texas (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it accepts written applications from 501(c)(3) organizations, and that awards are made only to 501(c)(3) organizations. Full details ↓
Deadline
The 2024 filing states that there are no specific deadlines.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$294K

+8.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$28K

+55.6% YoY

Grant Count

10

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+40.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R & T Robertson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is R & T Robertson Foundation open to new grantees?

20%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including health care providers, educational institutions, and social-service organizations. For example, Mission of Mercy describes its mission as providing free health care, and Corpus Christi Metro Ministries says it feeds people facing hunger, shelters people experiencing homelessness, and builds futures. Baylor College of Medicine describes its work as advancing human health through patient care, research, education, and community services.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $28,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest grants included $5,000 each to The University of Texas at Austin and CHRISTUS Spohn Health System; $3,000 each to St James Episcopal School, Mission of Mercy, and HCA Healthcare Hope Fund; and $2,000 each to Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Foster Angels of South Texas, HALO - Flight, and Mission 911. Baylor College of Medicine received $1,000.

Review Cycle

The 2024 filing states that there are no specific deadlines.

How to Apply

The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it accepts written applications from 501(c)(3) organizations, and that awards are made only to 501(c)(3) organizations. The filing also states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 11% to recipients in Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

Corpus ChristiAustinHoustonSan AntonioNashvilleSewanne

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K9 grants2020 10 grants2021 9 grants2022 7 grants2023 9 grants2024 10 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $28K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $28K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

The University of Texas Austin: $5KThe University of Texas Austin$5KChristus Spohn Health System: $5KChristus Spohn Health System$5KSt James Episcopal School: $3KSt James Episcopal School$3KMission of Mercy: $3KMission of Mercy$3KHCA Healthcare Hope Fund: $3KHCA Healthcare Hope Fund$3KCorpus Christi Metro Ministries: $2KCorpus Christi MetroMinistries$2KFoster Angels of South Texas: $2KFoster Angels of South Texas$2KHalo - Flight: $2KHalo - Flight$2KMission 911: $2KMission 911$2KBaylor College of Medicine: $1KBaylor College of Medicine$1K

The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Texas Austin ($5K). Together the top 10 received $28K.

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

45<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Texas Austin Austin, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$5,000
Christus Spohn Health System Corpus Christi, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$5,000
St James Episcopal School Corpus Christi, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$3,000
Mission of Mercy Corpus Christi, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$3,000
HCA Healthcare Hope Fund Nashville, TNGeneral Purpose Grant$3,000
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Corpus Christi, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$2,000
Foster Angels of South Texas Corpus Christi, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$2,000
Halo - Flight Corpus Christi, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$2,000
Mission 911 Corpus Christi, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$2,000
Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TXGeneral Purpose Grant$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $294,027 $51,314 $29,775 $28,000
2024 $271,488 $31,562 $19,643 $18,000
2023 $259,569 $17,990 $15,157 $14,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$294,027$271,488$259,569
Revenue$51,314$31,562$17,990
Expenses$29,775$19,643$15,157
Qualifying Distributions$28,000$18,000$14,000
Net Investment Income$49,139$30,319$16,833
Distributable Amount$25,448$21,612$17,718

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Amy Robertson Ehrman as president and Ronald G Robertson as director.

R & T Robertson Foundation is led by Amy Robertson Ehrman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Amy Robertson Ehrman

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Ronald G. Robertson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Application contact: Amy Ehrman
Mailing address: 710 Buffalo St Ste 402, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 884-0791

Frequently asked questions about R & T Robertson Foundation

How much does R & T Robertson Foundation give each year?

R & T Robertson Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 9 grants.

What is R & T Robertson Foundation's typical grant size?

R & T Robertson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,800, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R & T Robertson Foundation that year got $3K on average.

Where does R & T Robertson Foundation give grants?

R & T Robertson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corpus Christi, TX (7 grants).

Does R & T Robertson Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of R & T Robertson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are R & T Robertson Foundation's largest grantees?

R & T Robertson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The University of Texas Austin ($5,000), Christus Spohn Health System ($5,000) and St James Episcopal School ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is R & T Robertson Foundation?

R & T Robertson Foundation reported $294K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does R & T Robertson Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including health care providers, educational institutions, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from R & T Robertson Foundation?

The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it accepts written applications from 501(c)(3) organizations, and that awards are made only to 501(c)(3) organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is R & T Robertson Foundation's EIN?

R & T Robertson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2224591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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