Robbins Family Foundation
The Robbins Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Warrensburg, Missouri. Established in 2022, it says it awards grants to charitable projects in Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming, with interests including animal welfare, arts, community enhancement, education, environmental causes, and healthcare.
Robbins Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robbins Family Foundation gave $63K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Wyoming. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,450
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,288
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,096,312
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robbins Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it **does not accept unsolicited requests** and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website describes an online application for established 501(c)(3) organizations, but the filing’s stated policy limits contributions to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists October 15, 2026, as the application due date, November 15, 2026, for grant announcements, and December 31, 2026, as the distribution deadline.
- Deadline
- The website lists October 15, 2026, as the application due date, November 15, 2026, for grant announcements, and…
- Contact
Mailing address: 508 Swallow St, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: (406) 425-0176
Website: https://robbinsfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robbins Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Child Development Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming as the states where it offers grants. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming (41%), Montana (30%), Missouri (20%), and North Dakota (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robbins Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2024) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Center Sheridan, WY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Messengers for Health Crow Agency, MT | Operating | $9,000 |
| Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary Red Lodge, MT | Operating | $7,500 |
| Warrensburg Cat Advocates Warrensburg, MO | Operating | $7,450 |
| Badlands Conservation Alliance Bismark, ND | Operating | $6,000 |
| Tongue River Valley Community Cente Dayton, WY | Operating | $5,000 |
| Missouri German Shepherd Rescue Kansas City, MO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Lander Art Center Lander, WY | Operations | $5,000 |
| WYO Theater Inc Sheridan, WY | Operating | $2,500 |
| Red Lodge Area Community Foundation Red Lodge, MT | Operating | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,096,312 | $86,919 | $75,245 | $63,450 | 12 | $63,450 | $50,891 | $52,613 |
| 2024 | $1,031,350 | $106,623 | $61,520 | $52,500 | 9 | $52,500 | $46,902 | $49,180 |
| 2023 | $978,471 | $-8,986 | $60,178 | $55,000 | 7 | $55,000 | $25,434 | $45,451 |
| 2022 | $1,009,121 | $1,016,024 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,595 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robbins Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a formal mission in the available materials. Its website identifies education, arts, healthcare, animal welfare, inclusive communities, and respect for the environment as areas of interest. It says applicants must be established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and that it does not fund religious or political groups.
Its 2025 recipients illustrate a range of causes. For example, Messengers for Health describes its mission as improving health on the Crow Indian Reservation and surrounding areas through community-based projects. Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary says it provides lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem wildlife while promoting education and conservation. Missouri German Shepherd Rescue describes its work as rescuing homeless, abused, and neglected German Shepherds and mixes, and preventing animal homelessness and cruelty. Sheridan Community Land Trust says it preserves open spaces, rivers, working ranches, wildlife habitat, and local history while expanding recreation opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $63,450. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The foundation’s website says approved grants typically range from $500 to $10,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $10,000 to Child Development Center for operations; $9,000 to Messengers for Health for operating costs; $7,500 to Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary for operating costs; $7,450 to Warrensburg Cat Advocates for operating costs; and $6,000 to Badlands Conservation Alliance for operating costs. Other listed recipients included Tongue River Valley Community Center, Missouri German Shepherd Rescue, Lander Art Center, WYO Theater, Red Lodge Area Community Foundation, Sheridan Community Land Trust, and Sheridan Community Education Foundation.
The foundation’s website describes project-focused applications that explain an organization’s goal and how the requested funds will be used. It says the board reviews requests, applicants receive a decision letter, funded grants are distributed according to the timeline on the application, and funded organizations must submit a follow-up report within one year of receiving funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen Robbins as President, Susan Robbins as Treasurer, Andrew Robbins as Vice President, Allison Robbins as Secretary, and Amber Robbins, John Check, and Zia Robbins as Directors.
Robbins Family Foundation is led by Stephen Robbins, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Robbins
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amber Robbins
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John Check
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Zia Robbins
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Andrew Robbins
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Susan Robbins
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Allison Robbins
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andy Robbins (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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
How much does Robbins Family Foundation give each year?
Robbins Family Foundation gave $63K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 9 grants.
What is Robbins Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robbins Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,288, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robbins Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Robbins Family Foundation give grants?
Robbins Family Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (30%) and Missouri (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (4 grants) and Red Lodge, MT (2 grants).
Does Robbins Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Robbins Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
Who are Robbins Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robbins Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Child Development Center ($10,000), Messengers for Health ($9,000) and Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robbins Family Foundation?
Robbins Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robbins Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a formal mission in the available materials. Its website identifies education, arts, healthcare, animal welfare, inclusive communities, and respect for the environment as areas of interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robbins Family Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robbins Family Foundation's EIN?
Robbins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1205335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Robbins Family Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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