Robbins Family Foundation
The Robbins Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) through contributions; it says it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Robbins Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robbins Family Foundation gave $520K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $173K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $520,000
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $173,333
- +33.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $43,303
- -28.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Robbins Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 520 Madison Avenue Fl 33, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 812-4700
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 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Beth Judea ($500K). Together the top 3 received $520K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 41 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 3% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robbins Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2023) to $5.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Judea Long Grove, IL | To support the religious, educational, and community programming of the congregation, including worship services, youth education, and charitable outreach activities. | $500,000 |
| Umass Boston Athletics Boston, MA | To support the intercollegiate athletic programs at the university of Massachusetts boston, including student-athlete scholarships, equipment, facilities, and program development. | $15,000 |
| Sharing Excess Inc Philadelphia, PA | To support the organization's mission of reducing food waste by redirecting surplus food to communities experiencing food insecurity through partnerships with retailers, farms, and community organizations. | $5,000 |
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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 | $43,303 | $600,000 | $617,200 | $520,000 | 3 | $611,100 | — | $2,575 |
| 2024 | $60,503 | $450,000 | $616,996 | $519,700 | 4 | $610,896 | — | $13,677 |
| 2023 | $211,294 | $-197,876 | $260,256 | $136,000 | 4 | $232,500 | — | $24,248 |
| 2022 | $669,428 | $1,414,943 | $5,590,385 | $5,452,240 | 20 | $5,562,767 | $1,387,325 | $95,399 |
| 2021 | $4,844,869 | $821,209 | $3,839,000 | $3,743,000 | 10 | $3,817,375 | $784,590 | $345,643 |
| 2020 | $7,892,654 | $1,286,377 | $2,701,497 | $2,617,100 | 10 | — | $1,201,325 | $378,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robbins Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 specific charitable mission beyond supporting 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included support for a congregation’s religious, educational, and community programming; university intercollegiate athletics; and food-waste reduction.
Sharing Excess describes its mission as addressing the logistical barrier between surplus food and scarcity by partnering with retailers, wholesalers, and farmers to deliver surplus food. The foundation’s 2025 grant purpose also describes support for redirecting surplus food to communities experiencing food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported three grants totaling $520,000. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $500,000 to Congregation Beth Judea in Long Grove, Illinois, for religious, educational, and community programming; $15,000 to UMass Boston Athletics for intercollegiate athletic programs; and $5,000 to Sharing Excess Inc. for food-waste reduction and food-insecurity work.
The foundation reported four grants totaling $519,700 in 2024 and four grants totaling $136,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Larry Robbins is listed as Trustee/President.
Robbins Family Foundation is led by Larry Robbins Co Glenview Capital, Trustee & President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry Robbins Co Glenview Capital
Trustee & President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry Robbins (2020–2023) — Trustee & President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robbins Family Foundation
How much does Robbins Family Foundation give each year?
Robbins Family Foundation gave $520K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $520K across 4 grants.
What is Robbins Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robbins Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $173,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robbins Family Foundation give grants?
Robbins Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Robbins Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Robbins Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Robbins Family Foundation?
Robbins Family Foundation reported $43K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $611K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robbins Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a specific charitable mission beyond supporting 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included support for a congregation’s religious, educational, and community programming; university intercollegiate athletics; and food-waste reduction. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robbins Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Robbins Family Foundation's EIN?
Robbins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1578481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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