Robbins Family Foundation Inc
Robbins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return and states that it distributed its remaining assets on January 12, 2026, retained no assets or liabilities, and ceased operations. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Robbins Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robbins Family Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $9,960
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,960
- Median grant
- $9,960
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robbins Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 3010 Brightwood Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212-6021
Phone: (973) 228-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robbins Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Robbins Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $1.3M (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Boston, MA | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $9,960 |
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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 | — | — | $9,960 | $9,960 | 1 | $9,960 | — | $20 |
| 2025 | $9,960 | $12 | $2,168 | — | — | $1,084 | — | $537 |
| 2024 | $12,116 | $57 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $57 | $748 |
| 2023 | $17,054 | $176 | $8,500 | — | — | $4,250 | — | $1,046 |
| 2022 | $25,365 | $421,504 | $1,293,850 | $1,280,376 | 24 | $1,286,596 | $6,546 | $37,493 |
| 2021 | $81,295 | $39,066 | $38,836 | $30,203 | 64 | $30,203 | $39,066 | $37,541 |
| 2020 | $81,065 | $16,429 | $59,316 | $58,220 | 71 | — | $16,429 | $33,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robbins Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
The 2026 filing reports one grant totaling $9,960. The listed recipient was Fidelity Charitable in Boston, Massachusetts; the stated purpose was “to further the exempt purposes of the foundation.” The foundation’s final-return narrative says it distributed its remaining cash to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, to be held in the Robbins Family Donor Advised Fund.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It also states that it ceased operations after distributing its remaining assets; no current application process or deadline is provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ivan Robbins, MD, is listed as director and president on the 2026 filing.
Robbins Family Foundation Inc is led by Ivan Robbins MD, Director & President since 2026 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ivan Robbins MD
Director & President
Trustee → Director & President, 2026
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Robbins (2020–2021) — 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 Robbins Family Foundation Inc
How much does Robbins Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Robbins Family Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Robbins Family Foundation Inc?
Robbins Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Robbins Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Robbins Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robbins Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robbins Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1578125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Robbins Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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