Robinson-broadhurst Foundation Inc
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
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
States
Cities
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)
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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