Robson Family Foundation
Robson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $872K.
Robson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robson Family Foundation gave $50K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,333
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,955,904
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Inc ($10K). Together the top 6 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 53% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $74K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | Youth Program | $10,000 |
| Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Inc Tampa, FL | Photographic Arts | $10,000 |
| Starting Right Now Inc Tampa, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc Tampa, FL | Provide Assistance to Individuals Experiencing Poverty and Homelessness | $10,000 |
| Heart of Adoptions Alliance Inc Tampa, FL | International Adoptions | $5,000 |
| Katie Golden Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | Birthday Gifts to Children in Need | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,955,904 | $911,144 | $72,812 | $50,000 | 6 | $50,000 | $871,854 | $94,763 |
| 2024 | $1,117,572 | $1,165,741 | $97,186 | $74,100 | 9 | $74,100 | $1,140,765 | $61,456 |
| 2023 | $54,017 | $57,731 | $41,172 | $35,000 | 9 | $35,000 | $54,348 | $55,029 |
| 2022 | $32,458 | $21,509 | $31,114 | $28,600 | 4 | $28,600 | $18,995 | $57,320 |
| 2021 | $42,063 | $965,510 | — | — | — | — | $38,535 | $15,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robson Family Foundation is led by Roger Robson, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger Robson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Robson Family Foundation
How much does Robson Family Foundation give each year?
Robson Family Foundation gave $50K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 9 grants.
What is Robson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robson Family Foundation give grants?
Robson Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (6 grants).
Does Robson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Robson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Inc ($10,000), Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Inc ($10,000) and Starting Right Now Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robson Family Foundation?
Robson Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (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 is Robson Family Foundation?
Robson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Tampa, FL. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Robson Family Foundation's EIN?
Robson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1793277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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