RBG Inc
RBG Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including health providers, youth programs, and community organizations.
RBG Inc at a glance
In short: RBG Inc gave $187K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. 34% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $186,573
- +1.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 32
- -8.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,830
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,096
- Total assets
- $553,595
- +5.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (11 of 32, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RBG Inc
- 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: PO Box 1799, Denver, CO 80201
Phone: (303) 825-4358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RBG Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Univ of CO Foundation Sheridan Health Services ($61K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 160 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The next-largest shares went to Maryland and Florida, at 5% each, followed by Utah at 4% and Oklahoma at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RBG Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 32 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 66% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 696% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2022) to $187K (2026). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of CO Foundation Sheridan Health Services Denver, CO | Our clinic provides coordinated physical and mental health services to anyone, no matter your financial situation. | $61,370 |
| Children's Hospital CO Foundation Aurora, CO | We are committed to community engagement and facilitating philanthropic support on behalf of the children and families Children's Colorado serves across the Rocky Mountain region and throughout the world. | $15,000 |
| Hashim Khan Foundation Denver, CO | Support youth squash programs | $12,000 |
| Mile High Impact 360 Denver, CO | Mile High 360 is a community nonprofit organization that helps young people access higher education and succeed in life. | $10,520 |
| African Mission Healthcare DeLand, FL | African Mission Healthcare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with mission hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa to provide healthcare and train medical professionals | $10,000 |
| Downtown Denver Partnership Denver, CO | Since 1955, the Downtown Denver Partnership has convened, collaborated and led a bold vision to build an economically competitive center city. With a bias for action, we invest for tomorrow and execute today, converging the right people at the right time to make an impact. | $8,000 |
| Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Salt Lake City, UT | Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) is a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for children's hospitals in North America. Their mission is to change the health of children and the future by | $7,576 |
| Bison Foundation (The) Denver, CO | To enrich the day-to-day lives of the brain-injury community with strategies, improving the possibilities of their recovery. | $7,050 |
| Univ of CO Boulder Leeds School of Business Boulder, CO | At the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business, we believe in making a positive impact, with business being a powerful force for good. By redefining business education, driving innovation and advancing entrepreneurial mindsets, we work every day to transform the future of global business. | $5,300 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | Founded in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is a leading private funding source for research on retinal degenerative diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. Its mission is to accelerate research for prevention, treatment, and cures. | $5,249 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $553,595 | $217,218 | $188,768 | $186,573 | 32 | $186,573 | $15,023 | $26,803 |
| 2025 | $525,358 | $122,253 | $186,426 | $183,331 | 35 | $183,331 | $19,158 | $26,439 |
| 2024 | $523,704 | $115,173 | $184,311 | $181,216 | 33 | $181,311 | $12,173 | $29,387 |
| 2023 | $628,935 | $451,869 | $141,669 | $141,489 | 32 | $141,669 | $1,869 | $24,672 |
| 2022 | $318,735 | $376,017 | $62,032 | $61,621 | 28 | $62,032 | $17 | $9,268 |
| 2021 | $4,750 | $81,001 | $77,403 | $77,293 | 28 | — | $1 | $325 |
| 2020 | $1,152 | $65,005 | $66,696 | $66,697 | 24 | — | $5 | $296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RBG Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for RBG Inc is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, Sheridan Health Services describes its work as providing coordinated physical and mental health services regardless of patients’ financial circumstances, while the Hashim Khan Foundation’s grant purpose is to support youth squash programs.
Among other 2026 grantees, an individual recipient Partnership describes its mission as developing downtown Denver as a diverse, vibrant, and economically healthy urban core. Foundation Fighting Blindness says its mission is to accelerate the translation of retinal research into clinical trials and patient therapies. Shining Hope for Communities describes work providing services, advocacy, education, and leadership development in urban slums, and Colorado Uplift describes its work as building long-term relationships with urban youth.
Grantmaking
In 2026, RBG Inc awarded 32 grants totaling $186,573. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $61,370, with a median of $2,096. The largest grants included $61,370 to University of Colorado Foundation Sheridan Health Services, $15,000 to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, $12,000 to the Hashim Khan Foundation, and $10,520 to an individual recipient Impact 360.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jay D Roberts as President/Director and Treasurer/Director; Austin Roberts and Nathan H Roberts as Vice Presidents/Directors; Nathan Roberts as Secretary; and Tina Winzent as Assistant Secretary.
RBG Inc is led by Jay D Roberts, President, Director, Treasurer & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jay D Roberts
President, Director, Treasurer & Director
Secretary → President, Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan H Roberts
Vice President, Director & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2021
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Austin Roberts
Vice President & Director
Vice President, Director & Secretary → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tina Winzent
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: J. Phillip Roberts (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard D. Roberts (2020) — Director
- Former: T. Andrew Roberts (2020) — Director, President & Treasurer
- Former: Thomas A. Roberts (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 RBG Inc
How much does RBG Inc give each year?
RBG Inc gave $187K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $183K across 35 grants.
What is RBG Inc's typical grant size?
RBG Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,096, and its average grant was $5,830, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RBG Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does RBG Inc give grants?
RBG Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (5%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (11 grants).
Does RBG Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on RBG Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are RBG Inc's largest grantees?
RBG Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Univ of CO Foundation Sheridan Health Services ($61,370), Children's Hospital CO Foundation ($15,000) and Hashim Khan Foundation ($12,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is RBG Inc?
RBG Inc reported $554K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RBG Inc fund?
No mission statement for RBG Inc is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RBG Inc?
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 RBG Inc's EIN?
RBG Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5662470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does RBG Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). RBG Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rbg-inc-morg_6cf0362ea65a4258a8c0c68a3779cfaf
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