Robert J Laskowski Foundation
The Robert J Laskowski Foundation is a private foundation based in Middletown, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including wildlife and nature organizations, museums, and a hospital.
Robert J Laskowski Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert J Laskowski Foundation gave $18K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,236
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,824
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,891
- Total assets
- $286,417
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 Laskowski 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: 212 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
Phone: (845) 341-5038
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert J Laskowski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Town of Islip FBO South Shore Nature Center ($3K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 10% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert J Laskowski Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 $18K (2025) to $20K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Islip FBO South Shore Nature Center Islip, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $3,000 |
| Great South Bay Audubon Society Sayville, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $2,000 |
| African Wildlife Fnd Washington, DC | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $1,891 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $1,891 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ithaca, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $1,891 |
| Environvmental Defense New York, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $1,891 |
| NY Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $1,891 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $1,891 |
| Alumni Assoc of SUNY AGR Farmingdale, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $945 |
| Southside Hospital Bay Shore, NY | To Futher Purpose of Charity | $945 |
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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 | $286,417 | $15,739 | $25,659 | $18,236 | 10 | $18,236 | $8,316 | $18,469 |
| 2024 | $296,337 | $22,932 | $25,272 | $18,894 | 10 | $18,894 | $16,554 | $18,238 |
| 2023 | $298,677 | $9,183 | $26,134 | $19,926 | 10 | $19,926 | $2,975 | $18,892 |
| 2022 | $315,628 | $34,322 | $27,105 | $20,168 | 10 | $20,168 | $27,385 | $19,927 |
| 2021 | $308,411 | $11,004 | $27,089 | $19,255 | 10 | — | $3,170 | $20,168 |
| 2020 | $324,496 | $11,613 | $25,624 | $19,185 | 10 | — | $5,174 | $19,255 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert J Laskowski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 included support for organizations whose work includes wildlife conservation, natural history, and ornithology. The Wildlife Conservation Society describes its mission as saving wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. The American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as discovering, interpreting, and sharing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through scientific research and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $18,236. Grants ranged from $945 to $3,000, with a median of $1,891. Notable recipients included the Town of Islip FBO South Shore Nature Center ($3,000), Great South Bay Audubon Society ($2,000), African Wildlife Foundation ($1,891), American Museum of Natural History ($1,891), Cornell Lab of Ornithology ($1,891), Environmental Defense ($1,891), New York Botanical Garden ($1,891), and Wildlife Conservation Society ($1,891).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Orange Bank Trust Company is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Robert J Laskowski Foundation's only listed officer is Orange Bank Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Orange Bank Trust Company
Trustee
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 J Laskowski Foundation
How much does Robert J Laskowski Foundation give each year?
Robert J Laskowski Foundation gave $18K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 10 grants.
What is Robert J Laskowski Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert J Laskowski Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,891, and its average grant was $1,824, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert J Laskowski Foundation give grants?
Robert J Laskowski Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Robert J Laskowski Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Robert J Laskowski Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Futher Purpose of Charity" (10 grants).
Who are Robert J Laskowski Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert J Laskowski Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Town of Islip FBO South Shore Nature Center ($3,000), Great South Bay Audubon Society ($2,000) and African Wildlife Fnd ($1,891), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert J Laskowski Foundation?
Robert J Laskowski Foundation reported $286K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 Laskowski Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose work includes wildlife conservation, natural history, and ornithology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert J Laskowski 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 Robert J Laskowski Foundation's EIN?
Robert J Laskowski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6225637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert J Laskowski 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 2020–2025
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