Robinson Family Foundation
The Robinson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Its 2022 filing reports 15 grants totaling $2,927, primarily to recipients in West Virginia.
Robinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robinson Family Foundation gave $3K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $195.133), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,927
- +413.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- +400.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $195
- +2.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $150
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (97% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robinson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 727 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (317) 258-2031
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Friends of Wheeling ($837). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robinson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 218% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $570 (2021) to $3K (2022). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Wheeling Wheeling, WV | General Support | $837 |
| South WHLG Preservation Wheeling, WV | General Support | $330 |
| Habitat for Humanity Wheeling, WV | General Support | $250 |
| Bethlehem Temple Wheeling, WV | General Support | $200 |
| Community Foundation Wheeling, WV | General Support | $200 |
| Salvation Army Clarksburg, WV | General Support | $200 |
| Youth Services System Wheeling, WV | General Support | $200 |
| Appalachian Outreach Wheeling, WV | General Support | $150 |
| Soup Kitchen Wheeling, WV | General Support | $150 |
| 1ST Presbyterian Church Wheeling, WV | General Support | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $3,602 | $2,927 | 15 | $3,602 | — | $45 |
| 2021 | $3,602 | $2,057 | $1,020 | $570 | 3 | — | $304 | $178 |
| 2020 | $2,565 | $625 | $1,601 | $1,324 | 11 | — | $323 | $212 |
| 2019 | $3,541 | $279 | $1,301 | $921 | 5 | — | $274 | $264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robinson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including historic preservation, community, youth services, poverty relief, religious, and other charitable organizations. For example, Friends of Wheeling describes its purpose as historic preservation education and activities; Youth Services System says it creates better futures for children, families, and the community; and Appalachian Outreach says it helps relieve poverty and disaster in Appalachia. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $2,927. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $837, with a median grant of $150.
Among the largest reported grants were $837 to Friends of Wheeling for general support; $330 to South Whlg Preservation; $250 to Habitat for Humanity; and $200 each to Bethlehem Temple, Community Foundation, Salvation Army, and Youth Services System. The reported purpose for these grants was general support. The filing also lists $150 to Appalachian Outreach and $150 to Soup Kitchen, and $100 to 1st Presbyterian Church, Seeing Hand Association, and Shenandoa Valley Battlefield Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Barbara E Robinson Pirhalla as president; Martin B Pirhalla as vice-president; and Joseph S Robinson and Arthur Robinson as secretary/treasurers.
Robinson Family Foundation is led by Barbara E. Robinson Pirhalla, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Barbara E. Robinson Pirhalla
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph S. Robinson
Sec'ty & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin B. Pirhalla
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Robinson
Sec'ty & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara E. Robinson-Pirhalla (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 $3K across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $570 across 3 grants.
What is Robinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $150, and its average grant was $195, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robinson Family Foundation give grants?
Robinson Family Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wheeling, WV (13 grants).
Does Robinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robinson Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robinson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robinson Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Friends of Wheeling ($837), South WHLG Preservation ($330) and Habitat for Humanity ($250), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Robinson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including historic preservation, community, youth services, poverty relief, religious, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robinson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Robinson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Robinson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45 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 35-2094093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Robinson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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