Robert Family Fdn
Robert Family Fdn is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $274K.
Robert Family Fdn at a glance
In short: Robert Family Fdn gave $135K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,500
- +64.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,781,265
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Oregon Foundation ($95K). Together the top 6 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 34 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert Family Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2020) to $140K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Unrestricted General | $95,000 |
| Eating Disorders Resource Center Campbell, CA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| JW House Santa Clara, CA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Chamber Music Amici Eugene, OR | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Healthier Kids Foundation San Jose, CA | Unrestricted General | $2,500 |
| Boys' Girls' Club of Silicon Vall Milpitas, CA | Unrestricted General | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,781,265 | $296,547 | $176,810 | $135,000 | 6 | $150,017 | $274,221 | $157,059 |
| 2024 | $2,662,903 | $227,860 | $158,857 | $123,000 | 9 | $137,397 | $206,051 | $150,162 |
| 2023 | $2,593,465 | $91,250 | $156,730 | $125,000 | 9 | $137,794 | $70,977 | $136,158 |
| 2022 | $2,659,605 | $136,005 | $179,077 | $140,000 | 9 | $153,630 | $116,320 | $138,454 |
| 2021 | $2,703,082 | $331,532 | $154,284 | $117,000 | 1 | $131,903 | $309,971 | $154,018 |
| 2020 | $2,526,521 | $160,609 | $148,629 | $114,000 | 9 | — | $142,651 | $129,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert Family Fdn is led by Edward E. Robert, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward E. Robert
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Robert Family Fdn
How much does Robert Family Fdn give each year?
Robert Family Fdn gave $135K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 9 grants.
What is Robert Family Fdn's typical grant size?
Robert Family Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $22,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Family Fdn give grants?
Robert Family Fdn gives mostly in Oregon: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (2 grants).
Does Robert Family Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert Family Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Family Fdn's largest grantees?
Robert Family Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include University of Oregon Foundation ($95,000), Eating Disorders Resource Center ($20,000) and JW House ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Family Fdn?
Robert Family Fdn reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Robert Family Fdn's EIN?
Robert Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2172014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Robert Family Fdn funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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