Robers Family Foundationinc
ROB ERS FAMILY FOUNDATIONINC is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $72,800 to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting hospital care, medical research, animal welfare, education, disaster relief, and other charitable activities.
Robers Family Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Robers Family Foundationinc gave $73K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,800
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,853
- +51.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $463,686
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (63% 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 Robers Family Foundationinc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Leonard Jmiller 425 St Paul, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 539-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robers Family Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chester County Hospital Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations in several states and Washington, DC. By share of grant dollars, recipients in Pennsylvania received 63%, Missouri 14%, New York 8%, Washington, DC 7%, and Kentucky 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robers Family Foundationinc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 285% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $108K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Hospital Foundation West Chester, PA | To provide health care support through the Chester county hospital | $11,000 |
| Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Rothman institute orthopaedic foundation engages in and supports basic scientific clinical research in diseases of the skeletal system and related activities. | $10,800 |
| Brandywine Valley SPCA West Chester, PA | To support a leader in animal welfare and empower communities to treat life with respect | $10,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | For Education Assistance | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To Provide Relief to Victims of Disaster | $5,000 |
| Center for Christogenesis Villanova, PA | To Support the Public Through Religion | $5,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Lexington, KY | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To support the worldwide delivery of emergency medical aid to victims of conflict, epidemics, and disasters | $5,000 |
| The Riddle Healthcare Foundation Media, PA | Provides fundraising and development activities to support riddle memorial hospital. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $463,686 | $83,957 | $80,866 | $72,800 | 15 | $72,800 | $46,290 | $25,531 |
| 2024 | $460,595 | $59,693 | $73,607 | $64,000 | 20 | $64,000 | $22,081 | $25,665 |
| 2023 | $474,509 | $41,533 | $60,669 | $52,910 | 16 | $52,910 | $3,151 | $24,740 |
| 2022 | $493,645 | $92,830 | $115,254 | $107,697 | 20 | $107,697 | $46,963 | $27,495 |
| 2021 | $516,069 | $63,473 | $60,788 | $53,472 | 21 | — | $19,849 | $30,261 |
| 2020 | $513,384 | $54,954 | $46,872 | $40,000 | 19 | — | $14,010 | $24,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robers Family Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $26K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Chester County Hospital Foundation says its mission is to support Chester County Hospital in caring for and nursing injured and sick people. Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation says it supports scientific and clinical research into diseases of the skeletal system and related activities. Brandywine Valley SPCA describes its mission as advocating for humane animal treatment and promoting animal welfare.
Other 2025 recipients include Washington University in St. Louis, which received a grant for education assistance; the American Red Cross, which received support for disaster relief; and Doctors Without Borders, which received support for emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, and disasters.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $72,800 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were Chester County Hospital Foundation ($11,000), Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation ($10,800), Brandywine Valley SPCA ($10,000), and Washington University in St. Louis ($10,000). Other recipients included the American Red Cross ($5,000), Christian Appalachian Project ($5,000), and The Riddle Healthcare Foundation ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Philip D. Robers as president and treasurer; Sandra S. Robers as vice president and secretary; and Gretchen Scott, Marshall Robers, and Rebecca Robers Turnbull as directors.
Robers Family Foundationinc is led by Philip D. Robers, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip D. Robers
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marshall Robers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Robers Turnbull
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra S. Robers
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Robers Family Foundationinc
How much does Robers Family Foundationinc give each year?
Robers Family Foundationinc gave $73K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 20 grants.
What is Robers Family Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Robers Family Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,853, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robers Family Foundationinc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Robers Family Foundationinc give grants?
Robers Family Foundationinc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (14%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Chester, PA (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Robers Family Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Robers Family Foundationinc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Robers Family Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Robers Family Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include Chester County Hospital Foundation ($11,000), Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation ($10,800) and Brandywine Valley SPCA ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robers Family Foundationinc?
Robers Family Foundationinc reported $464K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robers Family Foundationinc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Chester County Hospital Foundation says its mission is to support Chester County Hospital in caring for and nursing injured and sick people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robers Family Foundationinc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Robers Family Foundationinc's EIN?
Robers Family Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2306377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robers Family Foundationinc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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