Si Robin Foundation

WOODLAND HILLS, CA EIN: 81-2673844 Website

Si Robin Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California, established in 2016. The foundation carries on the legacy of Si Robin by supporting aviation education and related causes. The foundation operates with no employees and focuses its grantmaking on museums and aviation-related organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

-56.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.3M

+85.6% YoY

Grant Count

+17.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$123K

+58.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Si Robin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $310K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission centers on "carrying on Si's legacy by continuing to help mold the future of aviation."

Primary funding areas include:

Aviation Museums: Support for aviation museums and educational facilities
Aviation Education: University aviation programs and infrastructure
Medical Transportation: Support for medical transportation services

Grantmaking

The foundation made four grants in 2024 totaling approximately $1.9 million:

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in California and nationally, with notable grants to institutions in Hawaii (Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum) and North Dakota (University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation).

Grant Distribution by State

Hawaii $2.6M (39%)

California $1.7M (25%)

North Dakota $1.2M (18%)

Washington $252K (4%)

Texas $213K (3%)

Colorado $200K (3%)

Tennessee $126K (2%)

Nevada $120K (2%)

+3 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Hawaii North Dakota Nevada Tennessee Texas Washington Wisconsin

Cities

CamarilloChinoChino HillsDallasDaytona BeachDenverDuarteEl SegundoEnglewoodGrand ForksHonoluluLos AngelesMcclellanMemphisMission HillsOshkoshPalm SpringsRenoSan DiegoSanta Monica

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $2,335,694
Total Revenues: $345,581
Total Expenses: $3,345,657
Investment Income: Primary revenue source

The foundation's expenses exceed revenues, indicating it is distributing accumulated assets through its grantmaking activities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,335,694	$5,335,763	$6,932,571
Revenue	$345,581	$200,970	$1,939,095
Expenses	$3,345,657	$1,797,778	$1,095,848
Qualifying Distributions	$3,333,171	$1,795,508	$1,095,000
Net Investment Income	$340,006	$200,970	$156,075
Distributable Amount	$309,985	$323,838	$263,567

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

65 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Und Aerospace Foundation ($857,455), Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum ($704,682), Planes of Fame Air Museum ($355,133).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
San Diego Air and Space Museum San Diego, CA	MUSEUM	$150,000
PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM HONOLULU, HI	MUSEUM	$33,400
AEROSPACE MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA MCCLELLAN, CA	MUSEUM	$20,000
ANGEL FLIGHT WEST Santa Monica, CA	MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION	$51,800
Museum of Flight Foundation Seattle, WA	MUSEUM	$100,000
UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION GRAND FORKS, ND	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$857,455
UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION GRAND FORKS, ND	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$142,000
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, DC	MUSEUM	$34,530
THE COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE DALLAS, TX	MUSEUM	$161,000
CONDOR SQUADRON OFFICERS AIRMENS VAN NUYS, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$39,975

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

James Vreeke — Chief Executive Officer (as of December 2023)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Seymour Robin	President	2	—
Lori Vreeke	Secretary	10	—
Jeffrey Robin	Vice President	2	—
James Vreeke	CEO	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Si Robin Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission centers on "carrying on Si's legacy by continuing to help mold the future of aviation." Primary funding areas include: • **Aviation Museums**: Support for aviation museums and educational facilities • **Aviation Education**: University aviation programs and infrastructure • **Medical Transportation**: Support for medical transportation services

How do I apply for a grant from Si Robin Foundation?

The foundation made four grants in 2024 totaling approximately $1.9 million: | Grantee | Amount | Type | |---------|--------|------| | University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation (UNDAF) | $857,455 | General Operating Support | | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $704,682 | Museum | | Planes of Fame Air Museum | $355,133 | Museum | | Additional grants | $3,141,777 | (19 additional grants) | The foundation distributed a total of $3,141,777 across 23 grants in 2024. • Grants range from hundreds …

Where does Si Robin Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Si Robin Foundation award?

In 2024, Si Robin Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $123K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Si Robin Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Si Robin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $310K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.