Roberts Brothers Foundation
Roberts Brothers Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $46K.
Roberts Brothers Foundation at a glance
In short: Roberts Brothers Foundation gave $90K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,037
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,862
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,068,268
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Roberts Brothers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was To Other Various Organizations (25 - Less Than 5000 Each) ($50K). Together the top 7 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Roberts Brothers Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2023) to $124K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| To Other Various Organizations (25 - Less Than 5000 Each) Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Dignity Moves San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Unity Shoppe Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Other from K-1 Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Contribution | $37 |
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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 | $2,068,268 | $84,699 | $170,461 | $90,037 | 7 | $129,039 | $45,991 | $153,032 |
| 2023 | $2,154,528 | $92,535 | $165,234 | $85,500 | 7 | $122,957 | $71,239 | $135,602 |
| 2022 | $2,227,668 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,314,742 | $201,631 | $226,568 | $124,047 | 13 | $161,332 | $136,799 | $147,280 |
| 2020 | $2,339,632 | $-198,131 | $136,348 | $119,528 | 12 | — | $101,290 | $123,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roberts Brothers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roberts Brothers Foundation is led by Robin Roberts Cudahy, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin Roberts Cudahy
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reed Spangler CPA
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Matson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Karen M. Roberts
Agent
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $4K, to Sandra Matson (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Roberts Brothers Foundation
How much does Roberts Brothers Foundation give each year?
Roberts Brothers Foundation gave $90K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 7 grants.
What is Roberts Brothers Foundation's typical grant size?
Roberts Brothers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,862, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roberts Brothers Foundation give grants?
Roberts Brothers Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (6 grants).
Who are Roberts Brothers Foundation's largest grantees?
Roberts Brothers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include To Other Various Organizations (25 - Less Than 5000 Each) ($50,000), Dignity Moves ($10,000) and Foodbank of Santa Barbara County ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Roberts Brothers Foundation?
Roberts Brothers Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (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 Roberts Brothers Foundation's EIN?
Roberts Brothers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7023105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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