Robinson Family Foundation
Robinson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Perryville, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $71K.
Robinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robinson Family Foundation gave $71K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,000
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,143
- +59.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,208,589
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Robinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($50K). Together the top 7 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robinson Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $136K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Recovet St. Louis, MO | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri Cape Girardeau, MO | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Archway Institute Punta Gorda, FL | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Cape Girardeau, MO | Contribution | $2,000 |
| United Veterans Columbia, MO | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,208,589 | $10,509 | $110,762 | $71,000 | 7 | $71,000 | — |
| 2023 | $1,308,842 | $10,270 | $65,440 | $50,856 | 8 | $50,856 | — |
| 2022 | $1,364,012 | $7,886 | $108,486 | $55,554 | 7 | $55,554 | — |
| 2021 | $1,464,612 | $442,632 | $190,298 | $135,950 | 10 | $135,950 | $41,360 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robinson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francis Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joan Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $71K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 8 grants.
What is Robinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robinson Family Foundation give grants?
Robinson Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cape Girardeau, MO (2 grants).
Does Robinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Robinson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are Robinson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robinson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($50,000), Recovet ($10,000) and Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robinson Family Foundation?
Robinson Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is Robinson Family Foundation's EIN?
Robinson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2452792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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