Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation
Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $344.
Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation gave $90K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $89,720
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $17,944
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Koresh Dance Company ($59K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Koresh Dance Company Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Operating Budget | $33,518 |
| Koresh Dance Company Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Ballet X Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Hedgerow Theatre Rose Valley, PA | To Fund Operating Budget | $11,202 |
| Whyy Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Operating Budget | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $11,323 | $98,747 | $89,720 | 5 | $344 | $2,310 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Suzanne F. Roberts
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Brian L. Roberts
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation
How much does Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation give each year?
Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation gave $90K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation's typical grant size?
Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,944, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation give grants?
Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation's largest grantees?
Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Koresh Dance Company ($58,518 across 2 grants), Ballet X ($15,000) and Hedgerow Theatre ($11,202), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation's EIN?
Ralph & Suzanne Roberts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7015984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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