Robers Foundation Inc
Robers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Myers, Florida. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity as donations to various organizations for the betterment of communities.
Robers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robers Foundation Inc gave $15K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,844
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,349
- -28.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $23,460
- +73.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (89% 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 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: 12629 Lonsdale Terrace, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Phone: (262) 210-3140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waterford Lions Club ($9K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went primarily to recipients in Wisconsin, which received 89% of grant dollars. Florida recipients received 6%, Illinois recipients 3%, and Ohio recipients 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $840; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $400 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford Lions Club Waterford, WI | Community Betterment | $9,000 |
| Midwest Therapy Riding Union Grove, WI | Community Betterment | $2,500 |
| Jingle for Janet Waterford, WI | Cancer Research | $500 |
| Browns Lake Aquaducks Burlington, WI | Community Betterment | $500 |
| Lakeland Community Church Lake Geneva, WI | Community Betterment | $500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Meyers, FL | Food Pantry | $500 |
| Dancer Love Foundation Quincy, IL | Community Betterment | $500 |
| The Dove Fund Toledo, OH | Rebuilding Vietnam | $300 |
| Tiny Showers Fort Meyers, FL | Community Betterment | $200 |
| Ana Friends Fort Meyers, FL | Community Betterment | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,460 | $25,001 | $15,039 | $14,844 | 11 | $14,844 |
| 2024 | $13,498 | $2 | $11,586 | $11,282 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | $25,082 | $2 | $5,709 | $5,700 | 4 | $5,700 |
| 2022 | $30,789 | $36,000 | $5,211 | $5,129 | 3 | $5,129 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “DONATION TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF COMMUNITIES.” Its 2025 grants included support for community betterment, cancer research, a food pantry, and rebuilding Vietnam.
The Dove Fund, which received $300 in 2025, says it raises funds to build schools, daycare centers, and medical clinics, award scholarships, and support microfinance projects benefiting people in some of Vietnam’s poorest areas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $14,844. Grant amounts ranged from $144 to $9,000, with a median of $500. Its largest grants were $9,000 to Waterford Lions Club and $2,500 to Midwest Therapy Riding, both for community betterment. Other grants included $500 to Jingle for Janet for cancer research and $500 to Harry Chapin Food Bank for a food pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Russell Robers as president, Kathy Robers as vice president, and Tim Raasch as director.
Robers Foundation Inc is led by Russell Robers, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell Robers
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Raasch
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Robers
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does Robers Foundation Inc give each year?
Robers Foundation Inc gave $15K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 6 grants.
What is Robers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,349, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robers Foundation Inc that year got $840 on average.
Where does Robers Foundation Inc give grants?
Robers Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Meyers, FL (3 grants), Waterford, WI (2 grants) and Burlington, WI (2 grants).
Does Robers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Robers Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Betterment" (8 grants).
Who are Robers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Waterford Lions Club ($9,000), Midwest Therapy Riding ($2,500) and Jingle for Janet ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robers Foundation Inc?
Robers Foundation Inc reported $23K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What does Robers Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “DONATION TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF COMMUNITIES.” Its 2025 grants included support for community betterment, cancer research, a food pantry, and rebuilding Vietnam. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robers 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 Robers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2950666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Robers 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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