Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation
The Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation is a private family foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Established in 2017, it is named for and directed by Alexander "Sandy" Stuart and Ann Peake "Robin" Stuart. The foundation operates as a left-of-center grantmaking organization focused on supporting various charitable initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$569K
+20.4% YoY
Grant Count
24
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+35.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Education and campus free expression
- Neighborhood entrepreneurship
- General organizational support
- Internship programs
- Philanthropy and volunteerism
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $75,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, South Carolina, and Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,260,096
- Total revenues: $1,095,985
- Total expenses: $648,319
- Giving rate: 45.2% of assets
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $1,183,339
- Total revenues: $552,673
- Total expenses: $544,644
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,260,096 | $1,120,593 | $1,183,339 |
| Revenue | $1,095,985 | $694,866 | $552,673 |
| Expenses | $648,319 | $547,144 | $544,644 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $602,542 | $510,172 | $432,571 |
| Net Investment Income | $312,062 | $363,056 | $148,473 |
| Distributable Amount | $129,956 | $127,582 | $126,128 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Alexander "Sandy" Stuart — Co-Director
- Ann Peake "Robin" Stuart — Co-Director
- Teresa Acuna — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander D Stuart | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| Ann Peake Stuart | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| Teresa Acuna | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 150 N Field Dr Ste 100 Lake Forest, IL 60045
EIN: 81-0839186
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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