Robertson Research Fund Inc
Provides support to cold spring harbor laboratory for educational facilities, broad basic scientific research and its dissemination to the public and for scholarship and fellowship awards.
Robertson Research Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Robertson Research Fund Inc gave $5.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5.8M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,836,080
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,836,080
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,836,080
- Total assets
- $141,360,573
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robertson Research Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ($5.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Robertson Research Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $5.4M (2020) to $5.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Educational/Research | $5,836,080 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,360,573 | $10,085,904 | $6,458,271 | $5,836,080 | 1 | $10,085,904 |
| 2023 | $133,001,710 | $8,135,445 | $6,294,342 | $5,722,966 | 1 | $8,135,445 |
| 2022 | $121,577,117 | $4,397,105 | $6,307,148 | $5,699,422 | 1 | $4,397,105 |
| 2021 | $140,499,325 | $10,256,252 | $6,070,264 | $5,426,719 | 1 | $10,256,252 |
| 2020 | $132,518,114 | $11,560,650 | $5,998,788 | $5,415,907 | 1 | $11,560,650 |
About Robertson Research Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Robertson Research Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $141.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.8M. Net investment income was $10.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robertson Research Fund Inc is led by Bruce Stillman PhD, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Stillman PhD
President
President & CEO → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Guthart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Simons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Goldschmidts
Trustee & Vice President Sponsored Program
Trustee & Vice President Sponsored Program → Trustee & Vice President Sponsored Prgm, 2021
Trustee & Vice President Sponsored Prgm → Trustee & Vice President Sponsored Program, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Meier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Gridley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyon Polk
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maud Robertson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Arenare
Secretary
Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Robertson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Milowski
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Scott Quehl (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Andrew McKibben (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Edward Travaglianti (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lari C. Russo (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robertson Research Fund Inc
How much does Robertson Research Fund Inc give each year?
Robertson Research Fund Inc gave $5.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.7M across 1 grant.
How large is Robertson Research Fund Inc?
Robertson Research Fund Inc reported $141.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.1M.
What is Robertson Research Fund Inc?
Robertson Research Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. It holds $141.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Robertson Research Fund Inc operate?
Robertson Research Fund Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Robertson Research Fund Inc's EIN?
Robertson Research Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7224244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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