Robina Foundation
Robina Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, and the foundation stated that it had distributed most of its assets in prior years and transferred its remaining assets to The Minneapolis Foundation in December 2020; it therefore appears to have wound down.
Robina Foundation at a glance
In short: Robina Foundation gave $5.9M across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $533K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,859,792
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- Average grant
- $532,708
- Median grant
- $91,500
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (63% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robina Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the filing is marked final, this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 80 South 8Th Street No 4900, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 333-2313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robina Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Minnesota Law School ($3.5M across 5 grants). Together the top 7 received $5.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 36% to Connecticut, 1% to New York, and less than 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Law School Minneapolis, MN | Dean's Innovation Fund | $2,400,000 |
| Yale School of Drama New Haven, CT | Dean's Innovation Fund | $2,100,000 |
| University of Minnesota Law School Minneapolis, MN | Public Interest Scholars | $809,188 |
| University of Minnesota Law School Minneapolis, MN | Bridge Fellowship Program | $150,000 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $148,804 |
| University of Minnesota Law School Minneapolis, MN | Class Agent Pilot Program | $91,500 |
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | Global Governance | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Law School Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship Fund Match Program | $50,000 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-1,109,108 | $6,268,561 | $5,859,792 | 11 | $33,323 | $131,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robina Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Robina Foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for a dean’s innovation fund at the University of Minnesota Law School and Yale School of Drama, public-interest scholars and fellowships at the University of Minnesota Law School, and programs at several Minnesota organizations.
Among the grantees, The Minneapolis Foundation describes its work as addressing civic, social, and economic needs through partnerships, grantmaking, research, and advocacy. Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation says it raises and disburses funds for Abbott Northwestern Hospital and the communities it serves. The Council on Foreign Relations describes itself as a nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. The Minnesota Historical Society describes its work as collecting, preserving, and sharing Minnesota’s history.
Grantmaking
In 2020, Robina Foundation made 11 grants totaling $5,859,792. Grants ranged from $300 to $2,400,000, with a median grant of $91,500. Among the largest were $2,400,000 to the University of Minnesota Law School for a dean’s innovation fund; $2,100,000 to Yale School of Drama for a dean’s innovation fund; and $809,188 to the University of Minnesota Law School for public-interest scholars. Other grants included $148,804 to The Minneapolis Foundation, $50,000 each to the Council on Foreign Relations and Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation, and $10,000 to the Minnesota Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Kathleen Blatz as chair, Susan V Berresford as vice chair, Stephen R Lewis Jr as treasurer, Marianne Short as secretary, and Penny Hunt as executive director.
Robina Foundation is led by Penny Hunt, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; all 5 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Penny Hunt
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
$124K (2020)
Kathleen Blatz
Chair
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
$48K (2020)
Marianne Short
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020)
Stephen R. Lewis Jr.
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020)
Susan V. Berresford
Vice Chair
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $124K, to Penny Hunt (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robina Foundation
How much does Robina Foundation give each year?
Robina Foundation gave $5.9M across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robina Foundation's typical grant size?
Robina Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $91,500, and its average grant was $532,708, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robina Foundation give grants?
Robina Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (7 grants).
Does Robina Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Robina Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
Who are Robina Foundation's largest grantees?
Robina Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include University of Minnesota Law School ($3,500,688 across 5 grants), Yale School of Drama ($2,100,000) and The Minneapolis Foundation ($148,804), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Robina Foundation fund?
No mission statement for Robina Foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robina Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Robina Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Robina Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robina Foundation's EIN?
Robina Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1163610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Robina 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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