Roberson Family Foundation
The Roberson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chapin, South Carolina. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 12 grants totaling $307,000, with the largest awards going to Dallas Theological Seminary and SonSet Solutions.
Roberson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Roberson Family Foundation gave $307K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $307,000
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,583
- +54.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,140,079
- +16.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (39% 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 Roberson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2328 Island Trail, Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: (630) 730-3838
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roberson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dallas Theological Seminary ($120K). Together the top 10 received $299K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 61 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among organizations in several states. Texas received 39% of grant dollars, Indiana 29%, Florida 11%, Colorado 8%, and Illinois 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Roberson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $307K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Operating Funds | $120,000 |
| SonSet Solutions Elkhart, IN | Operating Funds | $90,000 |
| Boca Raton Christian Boca Raton, FL | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| English Language Institute of China Fort Collins, CO | Operating Funds | $12,000 |
| ReachglobalEFCA Minneapolis, MN | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Community Church Boca Raton, FL | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Riverland Hills Baptist Church Irmo, SC | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| International Students Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Operating Funds | $8,000 |
| AWANA Clubs International Streamwood, IL | Operating Income | $8,000 |
| Moody Church Chicago, IL | Operating Funds | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,140,079 | $620,622 | $332,730 | $307,000 | 12 | $308,504 | $569,118 |
| 2024 | $6,129,481 | $147,616 | $231,370 | $216,020 | 13 | $231,370 | $38,430 |
| 2023 | $3,695,604 | $140,897 | $188,149 | $176,000 | 12 | $188,149 | $54,137 |
| 2022 | $2,802,240 | $-497,498 | $184,307 | $175,250 | 12 | $184,307 | $101,154 |
| 2021 | $3,484,045 | $1,235,161 | $131,529 | $125,000 | 12 | — | $43,283 |
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 were reported primarily for operating funds. Among its grantees, Dallas Theological Seminary describes its mission as equipping servant-leaders to proclaim the Bible and build up the body of Christ worldwide. SonSet Solutions says it provides technical equipment and resources, including radio equipment, to Christian missionary organizations. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities including club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $307,000. The median grant was $10,000; awards ranged from $2,000 to $120,000. The largest grants were $120,000 to Dallas Theological Seminary and $90,000 to SonSet Solutions. Other grants included $25,000 to Boca Raton Christian, $12,000 to the English Language Institute of China, and $10,000 each to ReachglobalEFCA, Boca Raton Community Church, and Riverland Hills Baptist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dennis A. Roberson and Debra Lin Roberson as directors.
Roberson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Lin Roberson
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis A Roberson
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/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 Roberson Family Foundation
How much does Roberson Family Foundation give each year?
Roberson Family Foundation gave $307K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $216K across 13 grants.
What is Roberson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Roberson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roberson Family Foundation give grants?
Roberson Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (29%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Roberson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Roberson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roberson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Roberson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dallas Theological Seminary ($120,000), SonSet Solutions ($90,000) and Boca Raton Christian ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roberson Family Foundation?
Roberson Family Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $621K.
What does Roberson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported primarily for operating funds. Among its grantees, Dallas Theological Seminary describes its mission as equipping servant-leaders to proclaim the Bible and build up the body of Christ worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roberson Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Roberson Family Foundation's EIN?
Roberson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0712446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Roberson 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Roberson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/roberson-family-foundation-morg_d961f057882741f2a83539ac8e20483b
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