Robertson Foundation For Government Inc
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. It supports public-service leadership and federal workforce development, primarily through academic fellowships and government internships, as well as professional development and educational programming.
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc at a glance
In short: Robertson Foundation For Government Inc gave $340K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $339,743
- -42.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,987
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $599
- Total assets
- $22,841,740
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robertson Foundation For Government Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1455 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (561) 627-7025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robertson Foundation For Government Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was U of MarylandSchool of Public Policy ($128K). Together the top 7 received $334K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($5,695), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 136 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (38%), Texas (28%), New York (25%), Washington, DC (6%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robertson Foundation For Government Inc gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 $340K (2024) to $28.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| U of MarylandSchool of Public Policy College Park, MD | Robertson Fellows | $128,023 |
| Texas A&M - Scowcroftbush College Station, TX | Robertson Fellows | $94,603 |
| Maxwell School Syracuse, NY | Robertson Fellows | $85,000 |
| Ucsd (GPS) La Jolla, CA | Robertson Fellows | $13,172 |
| Apsia Washington, DC | International relations and grad school diversity | $7,500 |
| Blacks in Government Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,695 |
| Intern Award State Department Washington, DC | Professional Development Fund | $750 |
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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 | $22,841,740 | $2,494,594 | $1,075,594 | $339,743 | 20 | $902,389 | $2,386,592 | $1,111,255 |
| 2023 | $21,992,470 | $523,281 | $1,376,037 | $591,479 | 27 | $1,213,421 | $457,153 | $1,048,386 |
| 2022 | $21,070,400 | $-203,544 | $1,461,017 | $562,068 | 20 | $1,271,464 | $194,220 | $1,085,089 |
| 2021 | $26,167,768 | $1,813,651 | $4,825,547 | $3,918,560 | 29 | $4,632,902 | $1,625,713 | $1,129,492 |
| 2020 | $27,464,097 | $1,438,314 | $30,125,064 | $28,928,368 | 40 | — | $1,173,199 | $2,295,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robertson Foundation For Government Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its activities as supporting public-service leadership, federal workforce development, and career development. Its filing identifies academic fellowships, government internships, professional development, educational programming, and networking as ways it pursues those activities.
Among its 2024 grantees, Blacks in Government received $5,000. The organization describes its mission as enabling present and future Black employees in local, state, and federal government to maximize career opportunities and providing a mechanism for inclusion, growth, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $339,743. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $128,023, with a median of $599. The largest grants included $128,023 to the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, $94,603 to Texas A&M–Scowcroft Bush, and $85,000 to the Maxwell School; each was designated for Robertson Fellows. UCSD’s GPS program received $13,172 for Robertson Fellows, and APSIA received $7,500 for international relations and graduate-school diversity.
Other 2024 grants included $5,000 to Blacks in Government for general support and several $599 professional development fund awards to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia Robertson as president, Olivia Robertson Moe as secretary, and Nils Moe as treasurer.
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Robertson
Presient
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Presient, 2024
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Olivia Robertson Moe
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
$4K (2021) → $8K (2024)
Nils Moe
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Geoffrey S. Robertson (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Charles R. Meier (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Robinson (2020–2022) — President
- Former: April Davis (2020) — Board Member
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 $18K, to Julia Robertson (Presient). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robertson Foundation For Government Inc
How much does Robertson Foundation For Government Inc give each year?
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc gave $340K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $591K across 27 grants.
What is Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's typical grant size?
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's median grant in 2024 was $599, and its average grant was $16,987, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robertson Foundation For Government Inc give grants?
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's top state is Maryland, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (28%) and New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Robertson Foundation For Government Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Professional Development Fund" (13 grants) and "Robertson Fellows" (4 grants).
Who are Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's largest grantees?
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's largest 2024 grantees include U of MarylandSchool of Public Policy ($128,023), Texas A&M - Scowcroftbush ($94,603) and Maxwell School ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($5,695), which are not listed by name. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robertson Foundation For Government Inc?
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc reported $22.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $902K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Robertson Foundation For Government Inc fund?
The foundation describes its activities as supporting public-service leadership, federal workforce development, and career development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robertson Foundation For Government Inc?
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 Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's EIN?
Robertson Foundation For Government Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4630877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robertson Foundation For Government Inc 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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