Robbins Foundation Inc
Robbins Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Watermill, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 19 grants totaling $137,500 to charitable organizations, including schools, arts organizations, and a hospice.
Robbins Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robbins Foundation Inc gave $138K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $137,500
- +21.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,237
- +21.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,606,612
- -7.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (88% 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 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 16, Watermill, NY 11976
Phone: (212) 758-0250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robbins Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Friends of the Gallery ($30K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 74 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Massachusetts, 1% each to Connecticut and Rhode Island, and 4% to recipients whose state is not specified in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robbins Foundation Inc gives
- 95% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $138K (2026). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Gallery New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| British Schools and Universities Fnd New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| The Wnet Group New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Nypl New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Studio in a School New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| Street Theatre New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| Ubuntu Football | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance Bronx, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Chapin School New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| East End Hospice Westhampton Beach, NY | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,606,612 | $505,329 | $224,023 | $137,500 | 19 | $209,271 | $490,577 | $130,300 |
| 2025 | $2,813,539 | $167,189 | $196,101 | $113,000 | 19 | $182,482 | $153,570 | $131,972 |
| 2024 | $2,555,838 | $237,271 | $189,979 | $110,000 | 18 | $110,000 | $226,625 | $108,998 |
| 2023 | $2,058,696 | $28,293 | $199,681 | $102,000 | 10 | $124,483 | $31,043 | $108,774 |
| 2022 | $2,501,105 | $41,566 | $170,818 | $83,525 | 8 | $83,525 | $25,032 | $121,903 |
| 2021 | $903,664 | $147,662 | $127,718 | $10,150 | 3 | — | $117,147 | $91,457 |
| 2020 | $883,720 | $116,970 | $118,408 | $500 | 1 | — | $73,070 | $92,798 |
| 2019 | $885,200 | $49,522 | $221,941 | $110,650 | 20 | — | $9,659 | $4,358 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robbins Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose missions span education, arts, and hospice care. For example, East End Hospice describes its mission as improving lives across eastern Long Island through expert care, comfort, and compassion for terminally ill patients and their families. The Chapin School describes itself as an independent day school for young women in grades K–12, focused on academic excellence. Groton School says its mission is to inspire character, scholarship, leadership, and service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $137,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grants were $30,000 each to American Friends of the Gallery and British Schools and Universities Fnd, followed by $15,000 to The WNET Group and $10,000 to NYPL. Other grants included $8,000 each to Studio in a School and Street Theatre, and $5,000 each to East End Hospice and The Chapin School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mary Robbins as president, Stefan Ratibor as vice president, and Justine Birbil as treasurer.
Robbins Foundation Inc is led by Mary Robbins, President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mary Robbins
President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $50K (2026)
Justine Birbil
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $13K (2026)
Stefan Ratibor
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Allan Robbins (2019–2022) — Former President
- Former: Cera Robbins (2019–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $50K, to Mary Robbins (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robbins Foundation Inc
How much does Robbins Foundation Inc give each year?
Robbins Foundation Inc gave $138K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $113K across 19 grants.
What is Robbins Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robbins Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,237, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robbins Foundation Inc give grants?
Robbins Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Who are Robbins Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robbins Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include American Friends of the Gallery ($30,000), British Schools and Universities Fnd ($30,000) and The Wnet Group ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Robbins Foundation Inc?
Robbins Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robbins Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose missions span education, arts, and hospice care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robbins Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robbins Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6116442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Robbins 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2026
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Grantable. (2026). Robbins Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robbins-foundation-inc-morg_321f9adc7c4f4f91bf2bf5798a3fe83d
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