Robinson Farmer Cox Associates
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports $38,500 in grants to Virginia recipients, primarily for scholarships, along with a fellowship award.
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates at a glance
In short: Robinson Farmer Cox Associates gave $39K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,500
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,208
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $291,311
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robinson Farmer Cox Associates
- How to Apply
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The website says applicants can download an application and submit it with supporting materials. The 2024 filing directs scholarship applicants to submit written requests. The filing’s August 1 deadline is a past cycle. The website states an annual November 1 deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Jenn Lyster
Mailing address: PO Box 6580, Charlottesville, VA 22906
Phone: (434) 973-8314
Email: jlyster@rfca.com
Website: https://www.rfca.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robinson Farmer Cox Associates funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JMU Foundation ($5K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Virginia. The website describes scholarship support for students interested in public service in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robinson Farmer Cox Associates gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JMU Foundation Harrisonburg, VA | Fellowship | $5,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| WCC Educational Foundation Wytheville, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| LRCC Educational Foundation Middletown, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| SVCC Educational Foundation Alberta, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| PVCC Educational Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Germanna CC Foundation Locust Grove, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Radford University Foundation Radford, VA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $291,311 | $33,099 | $38,700 | $38,500 | 12 | $38,500 | $13,239 | $38,746 |
| 2023 | $296,912 | $10,957 | $27,694 | $27,500 | 8 | $27,500 | $12,602 | $33,005 |
| 2022 | $313,649 | $9,857 | $27,175 | $27,000 | 7 | $27,000 | $11,343 | $34,866 |
| 2021 | $330,967 | $13,825 | $29,229 | $29,000 | 7 | $29,000 | $10,825 | $36,161 |
| 2020 | $346,371 | $14,056 | $22,275 | $22,000 | 9 | — | $14,056 | $31,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robinson Farmer Cox Associates reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it aims to help successful students afford higher education. It provides scholarship or grant funds for students in the fields and areas of interest described above, and grants to organizations and individuals for public-sector continuing education.
The 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as college scholarships to two individuals attending universities, one fellowship, and four contributions to a college’s general scholarship fund. Its itemized 2024 grants also list scholarship awards to individual recipients and educational foundations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $38,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $3,250. The largest award was $5,000 to JMU Foundation in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for a fellowship. Five individual recipients received $4,000 each for scholarships. Five educational foundations received $2,500 each for scholarships: WCC Educational Foundation, LRCC Educational Foundation, SVCC Educational Foundation, PVCC Educational Foundation, and Germanna CC Foundation. Radford University Foundation received $1,000 for a scholarship.
The foundation’s website says individual scholarship applicants submit an application, a college transcript, and responses to three essay questions. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee based on academic achievement and essay responses. It says one to three scholarships are awarded annually, with a total scholarship budget of $2,000 to $5,000 divided among recipients as designated by the committee. For organization grants, the website requires a written application describing the purpose, approach, anticipated results, and budget; applicants must be a qualified 501(c)(3) organization or similar entity. Awards depend on the board’s determination that a grant serves the foundation’s mission and on available funds.
The 2024 filing says scholarship requests should be written requests, and that eligible individuals are accounting or other qualifying students. It also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert M. Huff as president, Matthew A. McClearen and David E. Foley as directors, and James W. Kelly as treasurer.
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates is led by Robert M. Huff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert M. Huff
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David E. Foley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew A. McClearen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James W. Kelly
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Farmer Cox Associates
How much does Robinson Farmer Cox Associates give each year?
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates gave $39K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 8 grants.
What is Robinson Farmer Cox Associates's typical grant size?
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,208, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robinson Farmer Cox Associates give grants?
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Robinson Farmer Cox Associates give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Robinson Farmer Cox Associates's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Robinson Farmer Cox Associates's largest grantees?
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates's largest 2024 grantees include JMU Foundation ($5,000), WCC Educational Foundation ($2,500) and LRCC Educational Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robinson Farmer Cox Associates?
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates reported $291K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robinson Farmer Cox Associates fund?
The foundation’s website says it aims to help successful students afford higher education. It provides scholarship or grant funds for students in the fields and areas of interest described above, and grants to organizations and individuals for public-sector continuing education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robinson Farmer Cox Associates?
The website says applicants can download an application and submit it with supporting materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robinson Farmer Cox Associates's EIN?
Robinson Farmer Cox Associates's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2016551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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