Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc

STAMFORD, NY EIN: 22-2558699

Arts and culture Health Public affairs Public administration Community and economic development

The Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1984 and recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization by the IRS in 1985. Based in Stamford, New York, the foundation operates at the discretion of its Directors to fund charitable organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents in its service communities.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$36.1M

-4.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.3M

-29.5% YoY

Grant Count

100

+23.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$33K

-42.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for residents of Stamford and Worcester, New York, and Winchendon, Massachusetts.

The foundation supports charitable endeavors including:

Public safety improvements
Municipal infrastructure improvement and maintenance
Religious organizations serving their communities
Youth programs emphasizing responsibility, community interest, citizenship, and healthy lifestyles
Community volunteer organizations
Projects promoting community spirit and cooperation
Quality education opportunities for all ages
Historical preservation in served communities
Quality of life enhancements including hospice, senior housing, and health clinics

Grantmaking

The foundation made 106 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $535 to $3,500,000, with recent grants including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds projects in:

Stamford, New York
Worcester, New York
Winchendon, Massachusetts

Additional communities served include Arkville and Cooperstown.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $6.7M (56%)

New York $5.3M (44%)

States

Massachusetts New York

Cities

ArkvilleAtholCiceroCooperstownDelhiEast BrookfieldEast MeredithEast WorcesterFitchburgGardnerHamdenHarperfieldHarpersfieldHobartLeominsterMilfordNewtonOneontaOrcesterRoxbury

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $36,096,674 (as of 2025)
Total Annual Giving: $3,317,085
Total Annual Expenses: $4,031,615 (2025)
Total Annual Revenue: $2,254,756 (2025)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$36,096,674	$37,873,533	$38,787,702
Revenue	$2,254,756	$4,542,340	$4,807,480
Expenses	$4,031,615	$5,456,509	$9,460,112
Qualifying Distributions	$3,599,557	$4,987,114	$9,013,526
Net Investment Income	$1,860,862	$4,008,707	$4,423,462
Distributable Amount	$3,295,397	$3,033,981	$3,258,769

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc

Foundation

Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Grant

ROBINSON-BROADHURST FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Headwaters Ems Inc ($350,000), Stamford Central School ($176,139), Headwaters Ems Inc ($78,342).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AHIMSA HAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE INC TEMPLETON, MA	DOMESTIC ANIMAL CARE	$19,500
ARTS & REC INC STAMFORD, NY	PROGRAMMING & OPERATING SUPPORT	$6,460
BEALS MEMORIAL LIBRARY WINCHENDON, MA	FURNITURE	$10,840
BOY SCOUT TROOP 193 WINCHENDON, MA	TRAINING & CAMPING EQUIP	$7,730
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN LITTLE LEAGUE HOBART, NY	ATHLETIC FACILITY	$54,559
CATSKILL REVITALIZATION CORPORATION STAMFORD, NY	FACILITY RESTORATION	$20,000
EAST WORCESTER FIRE DISTRICT EAST WORCESTER, NY	LUMINATION FACILITY	$15,000
FAMILY PLANNING OF SO CENTRAL NY ONEONTA, NY	PROGRAMS - ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE	$25,000
FRIENDS OF MUSIC OF STAMFORD NY INC STAMFORD, NY	PROGRAMMING CONCERT SERIES	$25,000
GROWING PLACES LEOMINSTER, MA	LOCAL WORKS	$23,941

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Don E. VanEtten — President and Director
Heather Clark — Trustee
Ralph Beisler — Trustee
Ernest P. Fletcher Jr. — Treasurer and Director
Diane Frazee — Office Manager

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HEATHER CLARK	SEC/DIRECTOR	—	$6,000
DONALD E VANETTEN	PRESIDENT\DI	—	$139,616
GLENN HUNT	VP\DIRECTOR	—	$9,000
PATTY CALLAGY	DIRECTOR	—	$9,000
JAMES EMPIE	ADVISORY COM	—	$2,000
JAMES O'CONNOR JR	ADVISORY COM	—	$2,000
LARRY BOBNICK	ADVISORY COM	—	$2,000
KENNETH LABRACK	ADVISORY COM	—	$2,000
CINDY LANDANNO	DIRECTOR	—	$9,000

Contact Information

Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, Inc.
101 Main Street
Stamford, NY 12167
Phone: (607) 652-2508
Email: info@robinsonbroadhurst.org
Website: robinsonbroadhurst.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Health Public affairs Public administration Community and economic development

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for residents of Stamford and Worcester, New York, and Winchendon, Massachusetts. The foundation supports charitable endeavors including: • Public safety improvements • Municipal infrastructure improvement and maintenance • Religious organizations serving their communities • Youth programs emphasizing responsibility, community interest, citizenship, and healthy lifestyles • Community volunteer organizations • Projects promoting communit…

How do I apply for a grant from Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc?

The foundation made 106 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $535 to $3,500,000, with recent grants including: • Headwaters Emergency Medical Services: $350,000 (Medical Services) • Stamford Library: $200,000 (Facility Construction) • Wendell P Clark Memorial YMCA: $150,000 (Youth Programming) Total giving in the most recent year was $3,317,085.

Where does Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds projects in: • Stamford, New York • Worcester, New York • Winchendon, Massachusetts Additional communities served include Arkville and Cooperstown.

What size grants does Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc awarded 100 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc's EIN?

Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2558699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.