Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2025, it reported 21 grants totaling $103,000 to organizations with purposes including religious activities, international relief, services for people experiencing homelessness, medical research, conservation, and the arts.
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon at a glance
In short: Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon gave $103K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Texas. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,000
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,905
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,978,203
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (33% 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 Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9940 Gazebo Cir, Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (262) 853-5122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Li Lo Li ($10K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Texas (33%), Wisconsin (14%), New Jersey (10%), New York (10%), and Florida (8%). Listed grants also went to organizations in North Carolina, Maryland, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2020) to $103K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Li Lo Li Randolph, NY | Religious | $10,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian FellowshipUS Madison, WI | Religious | $9,000 |
| Rejoice in the Lord TV Pensacola, FL | Religious | $8,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | International Relief | $8,000 |
| Union Gospel Missions Dallas Dallas, TX | Serving Dallas Homeless | $8,000 |
| Christian Missions in Mny Land Spring Lake, NJ | Religious | $7,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Clarksburg, MD | Medical | $7,000 |
| Believers Chapel Dallas, TX | Religious | $5,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Medical Research-Brain Institute | $5,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservency Fontanaon LakeGen, WI | Land Conservation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,978,203 | $256,291 | $132,858 | $103,000 | 21 | $103,000 | $200,405 | $130,440 |
| 2024 | $1,854,770 | $331,290 | $113,212 | $88,000 | 20 | $88,000 | $225,954 | $113,625 |
| 2023 | $1,636,692 | $227,865 | $99,950 | $80,000 | 20 | $80,000 | $127,210 | $90,049 |
| 2022 | $1,508,777 | $239,352 | $95,228 | $76,000 | 16 | $76,000 | $144,777 | $84,262 |
| 2020 | $1,121,123 | $154,786 | $78,149 | $64,000 | 19 | — | $64,287 | $67,234 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants list purposes including religious activities, international relief, medical causes, land conservation, arts, and service to people experiencing homelessness.
Among its 2025 grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes its mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, with the purpose of sharing God’s love. Dallas Theological Seminary says its mission is to equip godly servant-leaders to proclaim the Word and build up the body of Christ worldwide. Veterans of Foreign Wars describes its mission as providing support and companionship for past members of the armed forces.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $103,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000.
Largest listed 2025 grants included Camp Li Lo Li ($10,000, religious); Intervarsity Christian FellowshipUS ($9,000, religious); Rejoice in the Lord TV ($8,000, religious); Samaritan’s Purse ($8,000, international relief); Union Gospel Missions Dallas ($8,000, serving Dallas homeless); Christian Missions in Mny Land ($7,000, religious); Alzheimers Association ($7,000, medical); Believers Chapel ($5,000, religious); UT Southwestern Medical Center ($5,000, medical research—Brain Institute); Geneva Lake Conservency ($5,000, land conservation); Dallas Symphony ($4,000, arts); and American Heart Association ($4,000, medical research). Other reported 2025 grants included $3,000 to Dallas Theological Seminary and $2,000 to Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert J Symon and Elizabeth A Symon are listed as trustees on the 2025 filing.
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth A Symon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert J Symon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 J and Elizabeth A Symon
How much does Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon give each year?
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon gave $103K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 20 grants.
What is Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's typical grant size?
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,905, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon that year got $5K on average.
Where does Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon give grants?
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's top state is Texas, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (14%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants).
Does Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (7 grants).
Who are Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's largest grantees?
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Li Lo Li ($10,000), Intervarsity Christian FellowshipUS ($9,000) and Rejoice in the Lord TV ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon?
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (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 does Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants list purposes including religious activities, international relief, medical causes, land conservation, arts, and service to people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's EIN?
Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2793751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert J and Elizabeth A Symon 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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