Roberts Family Foundation Inc
Roberts Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Zionsville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $53K.
Roberts Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Roberts Family Foundation Inc gave $200K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,222
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,447,282
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Roberts Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Butler University College of Education ($45K). Together the top 9 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 35 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Roberts Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2024) to $210K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butler University College of Education Indianapolis, IN | Donation of $45,000 in support of the early childhood educator certificate program that would provide pathways to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators by providing certificates to those who are seeking to qualify for positions in that field. | $45,000 |
| Community Foundation of Boone County Lebanon, IN | The community foundation of Boone county unites people, organizations, and philanthropy to create a thriving community for all. The roberts family foundation approved a three-year pledge toward eli lilly's gift viii program including $30,000 made in 2023, $35,000 paid in 2024 and $35,000 made paid in 2025 to complete the $100,000 pledge made in 2023. | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boone County Lebanon, IN | The boys and girls club of Boone county is committed to enabling all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The roberts family foundation awarded the club $30,000 for program staffing. | $30,000 |
| Immigrant Welcome Center Indianapolis, IN | The immigrant welcome center strives to empower immigrants to thrive in Indiana by connecting immigrants to educative, legal, language, and community partner resources. The roberts family foundation gifted $25,000 to the iwc as unrestricted funds to support the administration of their services. | $25,000 |
| Dekalb County History Center Sycamore, IL | The Dekalb county history center is in the process of restoring an historic building, making it usable for entertainment, education and enjoyment, while making the entire campus a usable space. The Illinois department of humanities has made available of up to $500,000 in matching grants for this purpose. The roberts family foundation has provided $20,000 in support of this project. | $20,000 |
| Boone County Mentoring Partners Lebanon, IN | Mentoring youth in Boone county matching volunteers with individual children 9-12, middle school youth along with the youth assistance program (YAP) which serves as early intervention for youths 3-17 facing challenging life circumstances. The roberts family foundation made a gift of $15,000 to the YAP for 2025. | $15,000 |
| Second Helpings Indianapolis, IN | Donation of $15,000 to their general fund. Second helpings has accepted perishable and overstocked food to prepare nutritious meals for thousands of hungry children and adults every day and distributes them free of charge through local social service agencies in central Indiana. Second helpings also trains unemployed and underemployed adults for meaningful careers in the culinary industry. | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Donation of $10,000 for the funding for the use of their general fund whose purpose is to create and support one-to-one mentoring friendships that help them pursue their dreams. By building up a support system with parents, mentors and community partners, young people feel empowered to achieve their biggest possible futures. | $10,000 |
| Hussey-Mayfield Public Library Zionsville, IN | Donation of $5,000 for the Library General Fund. | $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 | $2,447,282 | $69,090 | $256,104 | $200,000 | 9 | $214,250 | $52,665 | $183,071 |
| 2024 | $2,634,296 | $80,076 | $225,278 | $190,000 | 8 | $192,050 | $68,275 | $176,353 |
| 2023 | $2,779,498 | $408,452 | $241,963 | $201,700 | 6 | $209,650 | $377,091 | $160,276 |
| 2022 | $2,610,550 | $37,902 | $254,387 | $210,000 | 6 | $217,850 | $75,482 | $171,612 |
| 2021 | $2,827,065 | $281,690 | $255,544 | $210,000 | 6 | $225,500 | $253,970 | $196,095 |
| 2020 | $2,801,156 | $190,686 | $245,747 | $205,000 | 6 | — | $167,170 | $170,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roberts Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roberts Family Foundation Inc is led by John T. Roberts, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John T. Roberts
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Dejong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsie Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin R. Roberts
Director & Vice President
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 Roberts Family Foundation Inc
How much does Roberts Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Roberts Family Foundation Inc gave $200K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 8 grants.
What is Roberts Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Roberts Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,222, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roberts Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Roberts Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants) and Lebanon, IN (3 grants).
Does Roberts Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Roberts Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roberts Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Roberts Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Butler University College of Education ($45,000), Community Foundation of Boone County ($35,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Boone County ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roberts Family Foundation Inc?
Roberts Family Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Roberts Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Roberts Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1529236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Live grants for the work Roberts Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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