Robitaille Henry J - Trust
Robitaille Henry J - Trust is a private foundation located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Catholic and missionary organizations; the listed grant purposes are general operating support.
Robitaille Henry J - Trust at a glance
In short: Robitaille Henry J - Trust gave $135K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,998
- +234.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,869
- +234.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,226
- Total assets
- $2,385,603
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robitaille Henry J - Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (800) 352-3705
Website: https://robitaille.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robitaille Henry J - Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence ($14K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to recipients in DC (22%), Rhode Island (21%), New York (17%), Illinois (8%), and Pennsylvania (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robitaille Henry J - Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $220K (2021). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Providence, RI | General Operating | $13,676 |
| Society for Propagation of Faith New York, NY | General Operating | $13,676 |
| Apostolic Nunciature Washington, DC | General Operating | $13,676 |
| Catholic Charity Fund Providence, RI | General Operating | $9,626 |
| Cath Foreign Miss Society of America Maryknoll, NY | General Operating | $6,926 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Operating | $6,926 |
| Medical Mission Sisters Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $6,926 |
| The Home of Missioners of America Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $6,926 |
| Catholic Church EXT Soc USA Chicago, IL | General Operating | $6,926 |
| Missionaries of Africa Washington, DC | General Operating | $6,926 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,385,603 | $203,416 | $188,582 | $134,998 | 23 | $141,566 | $158,919 | $177,644 |
| 2024 | $2,369,650 | $169,536 | $88,437 | $40,372 | 23 | $46,506 | $128,870 | $163,558 |
| 2023 | $2,288,982 | $110,659 | $97,491 | $46,883 | 23 | $60,560 | $72,928 | $143,297 |
| 2022 | $2,276,870 | $99,151 | $259,814 | $213,114 | 22 | $218,604 | $36,418 | $152,305 |
| 2021 | $2,433,127 | $157,203 | $267,141 | $220,001 | 23 | $218,966 | $115,915 | $173,367 |
| 2020 | $2,544,707 | $12,132 | $266,569 | $220,001 | 23 | — | $12,748 | $157,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robitaille Henry J - Trust reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 23 grants totaling $134,998. Grants ranged from $1,526 to $13,676, with a median of $4,226. The largest grants were $13,676 each to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, the Society for Propagation of Faith, and the Apostolic Nunciature. Other notable grants included $9,626 to Catholic Charity Fund and $6,926 each to Catholic Relief Services, Medical Mission Sisters, and Missionaries of Africa. Listed purposes for these grants were general operating.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Catholic University of America, which received $4,226, describes itself as a comprehensive Catholic and American institution. Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, which received $2,876, describes work assisting elderly people, people with mental illness, sick prisoners, and others in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Robitaille Henry J - Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$42K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $48K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robitaille Henry J - Trust
How much does Robitaille Henry J - Trust give each year?
Robitaille Henry J - Trust gave $135K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 23 grants.
What is Robitaille Henry J - Trust's typical grant size?
Robitaille Henry J - Trust's median grant in 2025 was $4,226, and its average grant was $5,869, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robitaille Henry J - Trust give grants?
Robitaille Henry J - Trust's top state is District of Columbia, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (21%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Providence, RI (2 grants).
Does Robitaille Henry J - Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Robitaille Henry J - Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robitaille Henry J - Trust's largest grantees?
Robitaille Henry J - Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence ($13,676), Society for Propagation of Faith ($13,676) and Apostolic Nunciature ($13,676), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robitaille Henry J - Trust?
Robitaille Henry J - Trust reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Robitaille Henry J - Trust?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Robitaille Henry J - Trust's EIN?
Robitaille Henry J - Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6066742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robitaille Henry J - Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robitaille Henry J - Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robitaille-henry-j-trust-morg_bfe8f31be371445ab41abc6b32594116
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