Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation
The Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 59 charitable organizations, with 79% of grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation gave $1.7M across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Massachusetts. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,690,246
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,648
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $38,128,872
- +7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (20 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (79% 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 L Corkin Charitable 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: Co George Kaplan 115 Bigelow Driv, Sudbury, MA 01776-3219
Phone: (508) 481-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Children's Hospital ($335K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
353 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 302 grants of 353 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 16% to New York, 3% to Colorado, and 1% each to California and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 59 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $334,683 |
| Trustees of Boston University New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, MA | General Support | $105,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Zoo New England Boston, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Smart from the Start Roslindale, MA | General Support | $60,000 |
| The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Inc New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Groton Hill Music Center Littleton, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Horace Mann Educational Associates Inc Franklin, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hudson Cultural Alliance Hudson, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $38,128,872 | $5,036,151 | $2,226,024 | $1,690,246 | 59 | $1,953,242 | $3,107,610 | $2,120,735 |
| 2023 | $35,321,409 | $3,774,722 | $2,249,462 | $1,786,500 | 63 | $2,009,999 | $2,158,548 | $1,777,035 |
| 2022 | $33,796,962 | $3,571,387 | $2,200,421 | $1,715,897 | 82 | $1,920,372 | $2,179,824 | $1,726,548 |
| 2021 | $32,467,530 | $4,338,790 | $1,725,613 | $1,288,078 | 88 | $1,492,948 | $3,135,865 | $1,821,408 |
| 2020 | $29,676,221 | $2,814,140 | $2,103,449 | $1,484,426 | 61 | — | $1,617,415 | $1,496,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including children’s health, education, arts and culture, food assistance, homelessness, and support for people with developmental disabilities. For example, Smart from the Start says it works to prevent academic achievement gaps among young children in low-income communities, while Horace Mann Educational Associates says it supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $1,690,246. Grants ranged from $250 to $334,683, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $334,683 to Boston Children’s Hospital, $200,000 to Trustees of Boston University, $105,000 to the Institute of Contemporary Art, and $100,000 each to Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Zoo New England. Each was listed for general support. Other 2024 grants included $60,000 to Smart from the Start and $50,000 each to Horace Mann Educational Associates, Hudson Cultural Alliance, and the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marjorie C Kaplan, Thomas O Katz, Dale F Eck, Lee Manning, and Steven Corkin as trustees.
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dale F. Eck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Lee Manning
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Marjorie C. Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Steven Corkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Thomas O. Katz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Lou Sullivan (2020) — Administrator
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $43K, to Marjorie C Kaplan (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation
How much does Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation give each year?
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation gave $1.7M across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 63 grants.
What is Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,648, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation give grants?
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (13 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Hudson, MA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boston Children's Hospital ($334,683), Trustees of Boston University ($200,000) and Institute of Contemporary Art ($105,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation?
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation reported $38.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 L Corkin Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including children’s health, education, arts and culture, food assistance, homelessness, and support for people with developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert L Corkin Charitable 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 L Corkin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6022654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert L Corkin Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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