Robin Hood Foundation
Robin Hood Foundation is a New York, New York public charity, formed in 1988. It funds, supports, and connects community organizations working to elevate New Yorkers out of poverty, and partners with government and others to advance effective solutions.
Robin Hood Foundation at a glance
In short: Robin Hood Foundation gave $126.3M across 249 grants in 2024 (avg $507K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,290,569
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 249
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $507,191
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $309,008
- Total assets
- $334,464,427
- +8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (34 of 248, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robin Hood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Robin Hood does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligible organizations can submit an expression of interest. The foundation also posts periodic funding opportunities when available.
- Contact
Mailing address: 826 Broadway 9Th Fl, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 227-6601
Website: https://robinhood.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Robin Hood Foundation
Who Robin Hood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Research Foundation of City University of New York ($5.4M). Together the top 10 received $27.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,810 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 468 grants of 1,810 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds organizations providing services in New York City and aims to help low-income New Yorkers. Its 2024 filing shows that 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by Connecticut (3%), Washington, D.C. (2%), Massachusetts (1%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 249 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robin Hood Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 248 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $232K; repeat grants $553K. How we count
Medians: $163K first-time, $380K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115.6M (2023) to $171.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 249 grants totaling $126.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of City University of New York New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $5,356,000 |
| Relay Graduate School of Education New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $4,157,500 |
| The Fund for Public Schools Inc New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $3,146,951 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $2,943,760 |
| Kipp New York New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $2,120,500 |
| New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $2,103,000 |
| Children's Aid Society New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $2,050,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone Inc New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $2,000,000 |
| Achievement First New Haven, CT | Poverty Relief | $1,700,000 |
| Good Shepherd Services New York, NY | Poverty Relief | $1,670,000 |
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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 | $334,464,427 | $180,479,570 | $163,007,413 | $126,290,569 | 249 | $13,267,001 |
| 2023 | $308,801,119 | $134,455,897 | $150,625,376 | $115,646,725 | 233 | $6,750,178 |
| 2022 | $320,333,864 | $129,325,423 | $164,639,849 | $130,574,860 | 264 | $2,139,854 |
| 2021 | $351,881,499 | $139,766,138 | $205,099,666 | $168,934,959 | 398 | $6,083,730 |
| 2020 | $394,439,040 | $201,015,663 | $202,613,361 | $171,223,226 | 666 | $3,036,125 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it supports the most effective poverty-fighting programs in New York City. Its grantmaking spans early childhood, school-age children, young adults, and adults and household supports. The foundation says its grants support high-quality education, career advancement, health and mental health, financial stability, and affordable housing.
The foundation says it funds 501(c)(3) organizations providing services in New York City that aim to elevate New Yorkers out of poverty and serve low-income New Yorkers. Its programs include early childhood services for mothers, infants, toddlers, and caregivers; learning experiences for school-age children; support for young adults’ basic needs, education, and employment; and job training, housing access, emergency food, healthcare, benefits access, and legal services. Special initiatives address defined challenges, including through technology and early learning.
Examples of the kinds of organizations it supports include grantees with education, youth, health, and community-service missions. Children’s Aid says it provides comprehensive support to children and families in high-needs New York City neighborhoods. BronxWorks says it helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being through services including food, shelter, education, and support. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 249 itemized grants totaling $126,290,569. Grant amounts ranged from $17,000 to $5,356,000, with a median of $309,008. Separately, the organization stated that it approved $128.2 million in grants and program-related investments to community partners across all five boroughs.
Among the largest itemized grants in 2024 were $5,356,000 to the Research Foundation of City University of New York, $4,157,500 to Relay Graduate School of Education, and $3,146,951 to the Fund for Public Schools Inc. The filing listed poverty relief as the purpose for these grants.
The foundation describes itself as a strategic grantmaker that sources grantees and offers funding opportunities in collaboration with organizations in the field. It invites mission-aligned organizations to submit an expression of interest and says that periodic opportunities may also be released as requests for proposals, challenges, or awards. Its website also describes capacity-building support, including management consulting, leadership coaching, and assistance with facilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Richard Buery Jr. as CEO and non-voting director, Dina Powell McCormick as chair, and Peter F. Borish as secretary and treasurer. It also listed Lee Ainslie III, Mark Bezos, Victoria Bjorklund, Angela Blackwell, Jeff Blau, Neil Blumenthal, and Scott Bommer as directors.
Robin Hood Foundation is led by Richard Buery Jr., CEO & Non-Voting Director on every filing since 2021; 13 of 59 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Buery Jr.
CEO & Non-Voting Director
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$253K (2021) → $972K (2024)
Dina Powell McCormick
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan D. Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Dinning
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Sternlicht
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecily Carson
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel S. Och
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Einhorn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Puth
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Saltzman
Director
Former Executive Director & Board Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Solomon
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Tepper
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Haynes
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Canada
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn R. Dubin
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Blau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Immelt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Griffin
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John King Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Overdeck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sykes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaya Henderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Tropin
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Robbins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Ainslie III
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marta Tienda
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Erdoes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Tudor Jones II
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter D. Kiernan III
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pittman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roland Fryer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Bommer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Stoute
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Bjorklund
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Novogratz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Ohanian
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Blackwell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Nevill-Manning
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Chae
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monte Lipman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bezos
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Mondre
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Levin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Lemkau
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Blumenthal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Pasquariello
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah McCoy
Md & Young Adults
Md, Early Childhood & Youth → Md & Young Adults, 2021
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$291K (2020) → $308K (2024)
Emary Aronson
Chief Knowledge Officer
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$406K (2020) → $461K (2024)
Jason Cone
Chief Public Policy Officer
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$292K (2020) → $333K (2024)
Joanna Pressman
General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$291K (2020) → $365K (2024)
Sarah Oltmans
Chief of Grant Strategy
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$270K (2020) → $340K (2024)
Stephanie Royal
Chief People & Culture Officer
Md & Human Capital → Chief People & Culture Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$289K (2020) → $347K (2024)
Susan Epstein
Md, Field Building & Pub
Md, Jobs & Econ. Secretary → Md, Field Building & Publ., 2021
Md, Field Building & Publ. → Md, Field Building & Pub, 2022
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$290K (2020) → $311K (2024)
Susan Sack
Md & Real Estate
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$351K (2020) → $384K (2024)
Carolyn Vine
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$317K (2021) → $430K (2024)
Matthew Klein
Chief Impact & Program Officer
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$334K (2022) → $399K (2024)
Gabrielle Ramos-Solomon
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
60 hrs/week
$293K (2024)
Greg Taylor
Chief Financial & Op. Officer
New on the 2024 filing
60 hrs/week
$369K (2024)
Peter F. Borish
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jacklyn Bezos (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marian Wright Edelman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daryl Mintz (2022–2023) — Chief Financial & Administrator Officer · Filing note: Thru 042023
- Former: Kyle Ferrara (2022–2023) — Corporate Sponsorship Director
- Former: Ken Lau (2023) — Interim Chief Financial & Administrator Officer · Filing note: As of 052023
- Former: Beatrice Welters (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 102022
- Former: Doug Morris (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 022022
- Former: Beth Zolkind (2020–2021) — Former CFO & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Derek Ferguson (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer · Filing note: Thru 092021
- Former: Joel Marcus (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristine Sudano (2020–2021) — Chief Development Officer · Filing note: Thru 022021
- Former: Samantha Tweedy (2020–2021) — Chief Pship. & Impact Officer · Filing note: Thru 082021
- Former: Sheila Kelly (2020–2021) — Chief Advancement Officer · Filing note: Thru 112021
- Former: Wes Moore (2020–2021) — CEO & Non-Voting Director · Filing note: Thru 072021
- Former: Lilia Marini-Calves (2020) — Md & Controller
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 $972K, to Richard Buery Jr (CEO / Non-Voting Director). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robin Hood Foundation
How much does Robin Hood Foundation give each year?
Robin Hood Foundation gave $126.3M across 249 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $115.6M across 233 grants.
What is Robin Hood Foundation's typical grant size?
Robin Hood Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $309,008, and its average grant was $507,191, across 249 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robin Hood Foundation that year got $232K on average.
Where does Robin Hood Foundation give grants?
Robin Hood Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (135 grants), Brooklyn, NY (38 grants), Bronx, NY (16 grants) and Washington, DC (9 grants).
Does Robin Hood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 249 grants with a stated purpose on Robin Hood Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Poverty Relief" (249 grants).
Who are Robin Hood Foundation's largest grantees?
Robin Hood Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Research Foundation of City University of New York ($5,356,000), Relay Graduate School of Education ($4,157,500) and The Fund for Public Schools Inc ($3,146,951), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robin Hood Foundation?
Robin Hood Foundation reported $334.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $180.5M.
What does Robin Hood Foundation fund?
The organization states that it supports the most effective poverty-fighting programs in New York City. Its grantmaking spans early childhood, school-age children, young adults, and adults and household supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robin Hood Foundation?
Robin Hood does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robin Hood Foundation's EIN?
Robin Hood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3441066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robin Hood Foundation 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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