Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn is a private foundation based in Newark, Delaware. In 2025, it gave $93,600 through 20 grants to charitable organizations, including schools, historical and educational organizations, and organizations addressing humanitarian needs and social justice.
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn at a glance
In short: Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn gave $94K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New Mexico. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,600
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,680
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,004,095
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (27% 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 JF and Margaret M Brobyn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It lists the Brobyn Family Foundation as the contact and the Brobyn Family Trust Grant Application as the application form and materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Brobyn Family Foundation
Mailing address: 1109 Big Rock Falls Drive, Newark, DE 19702
Phone: (305) 304-9915
Email: craig@omtae.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JSTLV ($25K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to New Mexico (27%), Pennsylvania (21%), Georgia (13%), Maryland (11%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $60K (2022) to $94K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JSTLV Las Vegas, NM | Support for Organization | $25,000 |
| Avalon Action Alliance Atlanta, GA | Support for Organization | $12,500 |
| Haverford College Endowed Scholorsh Haverford, PA | Support for Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust Hagerstown, MD | Support for Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Support for Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
| The Hill School Pottstown, PA | Support for Organization | $5,000 |
| Grace Jones Community Center Marathon, FL | Support for Organization's Mission | $3,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School Wilmington, DE | Support for Organization | $2,600 |
| Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg, PA | Support for Organization's Mission | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Support for Organization's Mission | $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 | $2,004,095 | $206,789 | $224,209 | $93,600 | 20 | $212,683 | $195,263 | $154,972 |
| 2024 | $2,021,515 | $294,235 | $192,134 | $72,000 | 20 | $180,779 | $282,880 | $146,674 |
| 2023 | $1,919,414 | $319,703 | $155,088 | $67,500 | 20 | $144,335 | $308,950 | $140,661 |
| 2022 | $2,895,470 | $125,523 | $156,411 | $60,100 | 20 | $145,338 | $114,450 | $153,325 |
| 2021 | $3,395,542 | $267,713 | $180,448 | $92,000 | 14 | $169,216 | $256,481 | $151,041 |
| 2020 | $2,882,880 | $116,309 | $162,257 | $81,000 | 16 | — | $107,085 | $137,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn reported a distributable amount of $155K 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 with varied missions. The Hill School says it prepares students for college, careers, and life through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. The Gettysburg Foundation says it works to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site and educate the public about their significance. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The Southern Poverty Law Center says it works with communities to advance racial justice and human rights. The Ministry of Caring says it serves the needs of people facing poverty through services including food, shelter, housing, and employment support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $93,600. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $25,000 to JSTLV in Las Vegas, New Mexico; $12,500 to Avalon Action Alliance in Atlanta; $10,000 each to Haverford College Endowed Scholorship and the American Battlefield Trust; and $5,000 each to Doctors Without Borders USA and The Hill School. Other listed awards included $2,500 each to the Gettysburg Foundation, Southern Poverty Law Center, Toys for Tots Foundation, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James A Brobyn and John M Brobyn as board members, and Robert C Brobyn as executive director.
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn is led by Robert C. Brobyn, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert C. Brobyn
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $60K (2025)
James A. Brobyn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Brobyn
Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Robert C Brobyn (Executive DIR).
Frequently asked questions about Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn
How much does Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn give each year?
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn gave $94K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 20 grants.
What is Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn's typical grant size?
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,680, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn that year got $8K on average.
Where does Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn give grants?
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn's top state is New Mexico, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (3 grants), Marathon, FL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Organization's Mission" (11 grants) and "Support for Organization" (9 grants).
Who are Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn's largest grantees?
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn's largest 2025 grantees include JSTLV ($25,000), Avalon Action Alliance ($12,500) and Haverford College Endowed Scholorsh ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn?
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Hill School says it prepares students for college, careers, and life through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn?
The filing states that 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 JF and Margaret M Brobyn's EIN?
Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6734083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert JF and Margaret M Brobyn 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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