Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation
The Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $896,500 to charitable organizations.
Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation gave $897K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Indiana. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $896,500
- +45.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,735
- +37.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,054,215
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12090 E Altadena Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Phone: (847) 571-1743
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Purdue for Life Foundation ($533K). Together the top 10 received $883K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 50 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported distribution of grant dollars by recipient state was Indiana 60%, Colorado 18%, New York 17%, Illinois 3%, and Wisconsin 1%. Listed recipients also included organizations in Pennsylvania and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1576% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 195% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $897K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $897K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue for Life Foundation West Lafayette, IN | General Support | $532,500 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | General Support | $150,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Congregation of Bet Judea Long Grove, IL | General Support | $18,500 |
| Middleton Band Boosters Middleton, WI | General Support | $7,500 |
| DARE2TRI Paratriathlon Club Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Associations Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Speak Our Minds Denver, CO | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,054,215 | $1,849,337 | $948,620 | $896,500 | 17 | $896,500 | $1,330,409 | $460,499 |
| 2023 | $8,150,673 | $2,211,210 | $638,466 | $614,500 | 16 | $614,500 | $609,856 | $351,293 |
| 2022 | $6,568,234 | $999,891 | $702,119 | $636,500 | 6 | $636,500 | $128,962 | $315,489 |
| 2021 | $6,281,862 | $3,376,722 | $145,613 | $53,500 | 11 | $53,500 | $2,554,068 | $245,264 |
| 2020 | $3,050,753 | $5,083,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $21,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $460K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation says it raises and stewards funds to support children’s care, education, research, and advocacy. DARE2TRI Paratriathlon Club says it builds confidence, community, health, and wellness for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments through swimming, biking, and running. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors.
Other 2024 recipients include Ralston House, which describes its work as providing emotional services to abused children and their families, and Construction Angels, which says it facilitates financial and supportive services for surviving family members of construction workers who die in workplace incidents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $896,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $532,500, with a median of $5,000. Listed grants include $532,500 to Purdue for Life Foundation for general support; $150,000 to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation for general support; and two grants of $75,000 each to the Jewish Historical Society, both for general support. Other listed grants included $18,500 to Congregation of Bet Judea, $7,500 to Middleton Band Boosters, and $5,000 each to DARE2TRI Paratriathlon Club and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. Ralston House received $2,500, and Construction Angels Inc received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Atlas, Karen Ver Voort, and Judith Atlas as trustees.
Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Atlas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Atlas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Ver Voort
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation
How much does Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation give each year?
Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation gave $897K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $615K across 16 grants.
What is Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $52,735, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation give grants?
Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Does Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Purdue for Life Foundation ($532,500), Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($150,000) and Jewish Historical Society ($150,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation?
Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $897K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $460K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation says it raises and stewards funds to support children’s care, education, research, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5191856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert & Judith Atlas 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-and-judith-atlas-family-foundation-morg_d5ad9fd6dae74ced9c3f7a0258835795
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