Robert a Toigo Foundation
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Robert a Toigo Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert a Toigo Foundation gave $77K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,500
- -54.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,300
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,776,533
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Robert a Toigo Foundation
- Next open deadline
- March 20, 2027 (Toigo LIFE (Leadership, Innovation, Finance Education))
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robert a Toigo Foundation
Who Robert a Toigo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard University Business School ($30K). Together the top 5 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2024) to $169K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Business School Boston, MA | Fellow Merit Award | $29,500 |
| Wharton School of the University of PA Philadelphia, PA | Fellow Merit Award | $17,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Fellow Merit | $15,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Fellow Merit | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Management Cambridge, MA | Fellow Merit | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,776,533 | $3,732,622 | $4,361,676 | $76,500 | 5 | $76,454 |
| 2023 | $5,555,939 | $3,194,233 | $4,756,575 | $168,500 | 7 | $74,371 |
| 2022 | $7,230,304 | $4,408,859 | $3,561,689 | — | — | $15,673 |
| 2021 | $5,902,804 | $4,378,914 | $3,243,125 | — | — | $1,099 |
| 2020 | $4,833,373 | $4,494,376 | $3,075,161 | — | — | $2,746 |
About Robert a Toigo Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Robert a Toigo Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $76K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert a Toigo Foundation is led by Nancy A. Sims, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy A. Sims
President
President & CEO → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
70 hrs/week
$347K (2020) → $468K (2024)
Jose Minaya
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark McCombe
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Howell
Director of Talent Access
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$131K (2023) → $147K (2024)
Shakeel Bhatia
Donor Relations Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$167K (2023) → $141K (2024)
Trevor Welch
Senior Programming Coordinator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $109K (2024)
Norah Suisala Filivaa
Administrator Assistant & Office Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Barry Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dhvani Shah
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Cook Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Ferguson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose E. Feliciano
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Fernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Anson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Cahill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Toigo Founder
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Chan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Higgins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jase Auby
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Claisse
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Koch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Delaney
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doston Bradley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Cahill
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Ivy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanaka Maswaoswe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivelisse Simon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Washington
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Frost
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert O'Leary
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Martinez
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: James Williams (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: James Zelter (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Williams (2020–2023) — Co-Chair
- Former: Marcos Rodriguez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Voss (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ted Eliopolous (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Johnson (2023) — Senior Associate
- Former: Kristy Posocco (2020–2022) — Director of Mba Programming
- Former: Albert Cruz (2022) — Director of Philanthropy
- Former: Alan Bowser (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alex Taylor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angel Stewart (2020–2021) — Director of Talent Management
- Former: Anthony J. De Nicola (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David A. Hunt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Francis Idehen (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Henry Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sylvia Bell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Troy Jenkins (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Wittenberg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nerissa Thomas-Shakur (2020) — Director of Institutional Eng.
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $468K, to Nancy a Sims (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert a Toigo Foundation
How much does Robert a Toigo Foundation give each year?
Robert a Toigo Foundation gave $77K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $169K across 7 grants.
What is Robert a Toigo Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert a Toigo Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,300, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Robert a Toigo Foundation give grants?
Robert a Toigo Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (22%) and California (20%).
Does Robert a Toigo Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Robert a Toigo Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellow Merit" (3 grants).
Who are Robert a Toigo Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert a Toigo Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard University Business School ($29,500), Wharton School of the University of PA ($17,000) and Stanford University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert a Toigo Foundation?
Robert a Toigo Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Robert a Toigo Foundation?
Robert a Toigo Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Robert a Toigo Foundation's EIN?
Robert a Toigo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3565420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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