Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Stamford, New York, that supports charitable organizations serving Stamford and Worcester, New York, and Winchendon, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1984, it focuses on improving quality of life in those communities.
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 100 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,317,167
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 100
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,172
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $36,096,674
- -4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (13 of 81, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax status and serve one of the foundation’s specified communities.
- Review Cycle
- November 30, for consideration for the fiscal year beginning May 1.
- Deadline
- November 30, for consideration for the fiscal year beginning May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald E Van Etten
Mailing address: 101 Main Street, Stamford, NY 12167
Phone: (607) 652-2508
Website: https://www.robinsonbroadhurst.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc
Who Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Headwaters EMS Inc ($428K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
442 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 352 grants of 442 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Stamford and Worcester, New York, and Winchendon, Massachusetts, as its funding areas. In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 37% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 100 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 81 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.3M (2025) to $8.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 100 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Headwaters EMS Inc Hobart, NY | Medical Services | $350,000 |
| Stamford Village Library Stamford, NY | Facility Construction | $200,000 |
| Stamford Central School Stamford, NY | Stamford Central School Dist GRT | $176,139 |
| Town of Winchendon Public School Winchendon, MA | Dual Enrollment/ Enrichment Opps | $170,000 |
| TWN of Winchendon Winchendon, MA | Defibrillators/Cardiac | $150,000 |
| Wendell P Clark Memorial Assoc Winchendon, MA | Programming Youth | $150,000 |
| Town of Winchendon Comm Action Winchendon, MA | Community Program | $105,000 |
| Town of Winchendon Fire Dept Winchendon, MA | Replace Brush Truck | $98,718 |
| Village of Stamford Stamford, NY | Pool Operations | $80,000 |
| Headwaters EMS Inc Hobart, NY | Lifesaving Medical Equipment | $78,342 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,096,674 | $2,254,756 | $4,031,615 | $3,317,167 | 100 | $3,599,557 | $1,860,862 | $3,295,397 |
| 2024 | $37,873,533 | $4,542,340 | $5,456,509 | $4,703,258 | 81 | $4,987,114 | $4,008,707 | $3,033,981 |
| 2023 | $38,787,702 | $4,807,480 | $9,460,112 | $8,745,655 | 79 | $9,013,526 | $4,423,462 | $3,258,769 |
| 2022 | $43,440,327 | $6,545,196 | $5,467,577 | $4,786,379 | 76 | $4,975,725 | $6,158,984 | $3,045,429 |
| 2021 | $42,362,708 | $6,925,290 | $4,189,572 | $3,531,367 | 106 | — | $6,557,232 | $3,354,959 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations working to improve quality of life in its service communities. Its areas of interest include hospice, senior housing, and health clinics; historical preservation; educational opportunities for all ages; projects promoting community spirit and cooperation; qualifying volunteer organizations; youth programs; religious organizations serving the community; municipal infrastructure; and public safety.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Stamford Library, which received $200,000 in 2025, describes its mission as making books, publications, and electronic materials available to the public. The Wendell P. Clark Memorial YMCA, which received $150,000, describes its mission as building community through activities that promote social, physical, and emotional well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 100 grants totaling $3,317,167. Grants ranged from $535 to $350,000, with a median award of $18,000. Large awards included $350,000 to Headwaters EMS Inc. for medical services; $200,000 to Stamford Village Library for facility construction; $176,139 to Stamford Central School; and $170,000 to Town of Winchendon Public School for dual-enrollment and enrichment opportunities. Other examples include $150,000 to Wendell P. Clark Memorial Association for youth programming and $98,718 to Town of Winchendon Fire Department to replace a brush truck.
The foundation’s application information calls for a principal objective and brief organizational history, financial information, and details of the request and expected outcome. Applicants must provide a current board list, proof of tax-exempt status, financial statements for the prior two years, the current-year operating budget, and, if applicable, a project budget and sources of other funding. The foundation generally does not make grants for annual operating expenditures or existing debt, prefers non-recurring grants, and requires a report demonstrating project completion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Heather Clark as secretary/director; Donald E. VanEtten as president/director; Glenn Hunt as vice president/director; Patty Callagy and Cindy Landanno as directors; and James Empie, James O’Connor Jr., Larry Bobnick, and Kenneth Labrack as advisory committee members.
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc is led by Donald E. Vanetten, President\di on every filing since 2021; all 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald E. Vanetten
President\di
On filings since 2021
$102K (2021) → $140K (2025)
Glenn Hunt
Vp\director
On filings since 2021
$8K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Heather Clark
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
$6K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Patty Callagy
Director
On filings since 2023
$11K (2023) → $9K (2025)
Cindy Landanno
Director
Advisory Com → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
$2K (2024) → $9K (2025)
James Empie
Advisory Com
On filings since 2024
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
James O'Connor Jr.
Advisory Com
On filings since 2024
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Kenneth Labrack
Advisory Com
On filings since 2024
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Larry Bobnick
Advisory Com
On filings since 2024
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ernest P. Fletcher Jr. (2021–2024) — Treasurer\di
- Former: Shawn Davis (2024) — Advisory Com
- Former: Ralph Beisler (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $140K, to Donald E Vanetten (PRESIDENT\DI). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc
How much does Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc give each year?
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 100 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.7M across 81 grants.
What is Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $33,172, across 100 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc that year got $32K on average.
Where does Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc give grants?
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, NY (27 grants), Winchendon, MA (26 grants), Worcester, NY (17 grants) and Hobart, NY (5 grants).
Does Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 100) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (4 grants), "Programming" (3 grants) and "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Headwaters EMS Inc ($428,342 across 2 grants), Stamford Central School ($241,344 across 2 grants) and Stamford Village Library ($226,318 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc?
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc reported $36.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations working to improve quality of life in its service communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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