Robins Historical Society and Museum
Robins Historical Society and Museum is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Robbins, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it made $103K in qualifying distributions.
Robins Historical Society and Museum at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,655,603
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $44,850
- +441.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $103,380
- +1292.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $69,478
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Robins Historical Society and Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $685.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $650 |
| American Alliance of Museums Arlington, VA | Membership Fee | $35 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,655,603 | $44,850 | $69,478 | — | — | $103,380 |
| 2023 | $1,647,128 | $8,280 | $59,643 | — | — | $7,424 |
| 2022 | $1,697,585 | $75,435 | $92,755 | $685 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $1,722,080 | $36,593 | $102,636 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robins Historical Society and Museum is led by Muriel Walker, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Muriel Walker
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delores Brady
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Dyson
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretarytreasurer, 2022
Secretarytreasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Howard
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tyrone Haymore (2021–2022) — Ceocurator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Robins Historical Society and Museum
How large is Robins Historical Society and Museum?
Robins Historical Society and Museum reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What is Robins Historical Society and Museum?
Robins Historical Society and Museum is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Robbins, IL. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Robins Historical Society and Museum operate?
Robins Historical Society and Museum has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Virginia.
What is Robins Historical Society and Museum's EIN?
Robins Historical Society and Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4373317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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