Robinson Foundation
Robinson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $675K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Robinson Foundation at a glance
In short: Robinson Foundation gave $675K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $225K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $675,000
- +145.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $225,000
- +145.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $7,843,417
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robinson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Se ($500K). Together the top 3 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 16 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robinson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 168% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2020) to $675K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Se Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Oaks Parent Child Workshop Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,843,417 | $2,215,997 | $792,178 | $675,000 | 3 | $703,961 | $1,373,724 | $420,021 |
| 2023 | $6,426,808 | $1,094,135 | $366,810 | $275,000 | 3 | $275,000 | $337,929 | $317,283 |
| 2022 | $5,699,483 | $808,220 | $515,549 | $425,000 | 3 | $445,264 | $51,085 | $304,236 |
| 2021 | $5,406,812 | $1,342,878 | $515,154 | $410,000 | 2 | $421,422 | $569,639 | $212,394 |
| 2020 | $4,579,088 | $1,162,465 | $357,258 | $275,000 | 5 | — | $409,182 | $213,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $420K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robinson Foundation is led by Diana Lee Brelsford, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Lee Brelsford
President
Board Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lee Brelsford
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lee Hoffman
Secretary, Treasurer & Responsible Party
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Responsible Party, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew Labadie (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Brelsford (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Andrew Labadie (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about Robinson Foundation
How much does Robinson Foundation give each year?
Robinson Foundation gave $675K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 3 grants.
What is Robinson Foundation's typical grant size?
Robinson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $225,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robinson Foundation give grants?
Robinson Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Robinson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robinson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Robinson Foundation?
Robinson Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $704K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $420K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Robinson Foundation's EIN?
Robinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6969560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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