Robinson Family Foundation
Robinson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Friday Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $744K. Net investment income was $608.
Robinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robinson Family Foundation gave $744K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $248K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $744,088
- +1760.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $248,029
- +2380.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $12,019
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Robinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable (DAF) ($730K). Together the top 3 received $744K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robinson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1976% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $744K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $744K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable (DAF) Orlando, FL | Education and Outreach to Disadvantaged Group | $730,069 |
| Autism Foundation Jupiter, FL | Education and Outreach | $12,019 |
| Federal Way Warriors Athletics Auburn, WA | Youth Athletics | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $7,231 | $752,161 | $744,088 | 3 | $745,288 | $608 | $29,809 |
| 2022 | $764,851 | $-6,062 | $50,734 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,750 | $5,337 | $37,429 |
| 2021 | $802,028 | $60,311 | $13,666 | $2,500 | 1 | $7,756 | $54,401 | $40,605 |
| 2020 | $754,741 | $173,228 | $44,541 | $35,850 | 5 | — | $168,180 | $25,411 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robinson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robinson Family Foundation is led by David Jr Robinson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Jr Robinson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer I. Robinson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Robinson Family Foundation
How much does Robinson Family Foundation give each year?
Robinson Family Foundation gave $744K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $40K across 4 grants.
What is Robinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $12,019, and its average grant was $248,029, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robinson Family Foundation give grants?
Robinson Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Robinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Robinson Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Robinson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Robinson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robinson Family Foundation's EIN?
Robinson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1559211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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