Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation

BELLAIRE, TX EIN: 45-2074253

The Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellaire, Texas. Established in November 2011, it operates as a tax-exempt charitable organization under IRS classification 501(c)(3). The foundation functions as a private non-operating foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$291K

+5.2% YoY

Grant Count

-14.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+23.2% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds donations and the funding of endowments. Its grantmaking focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Family Services
Faith-based and religious nonprofit organizations

Grantmaking

The foundation operates on a preselected-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.

Grant Range

$500–$60,000

Average Grant

amount: $8,600

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York, and Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $1.2M (83%)

Arizona $87K (6%)

New York $39K (3%)

Colorado $37K (3%)

North Carolina $35K (2%)

Maryland $26K (2%)

Kansas $13K (1%)

Oklahoma $5K (0%)

+1 more states

States

Arizona Colorado Georgia Kansas Maryland North Carolina New York Oklahoma Texas

Cities

ATLANTAAUSTINBALTIMOREBELLAIREBLOWING ROCKBOONEDALLASDENVERFT COLLINSHOUSTONLAWRENCEMEDINANEW YORKPHOENIXROCKVILLESCOTTSDALESTAFFORDTUCSONTULSAWHITE PLAINS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:

Total Assets: $5,796,445
Total Giving: $291,300
Total Revenues: $336,277
Total Expenses: $324,946
Investment Income and Dividends: $166,837
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $151,721

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

185 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Family Service ($60,000), Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center ($30,000), Valley of the Sun Jcc ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE SHUL OF BELLAIRE BELLAIRE, TX	DONATION	$18,000
ROHR CHABAD LAWRENCE, KS	DONATION	$3,600
MARNIE ROSE FOUNDATION BELLAIRE, TX	DONATION	$5,000
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY WHITE PLAINS, NY	DONATION	$5,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE HOUSTON, TX	DONATION	$60,000
AISHEL HOUSE HOUSTON, TX	DONATION	$10,000
ROHR CHABAD AUSTIN, TX	DONATION	$18,000
SEVEN ACRES JEWISH SR CARE HOUSTON, TX	DONATION	$10,000
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION DALLAS, TX	DONATION	$1,000
RESCUED PETS MOVEMENT INC HOUSTON, TX	DONATION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Scott Schepps – President/Secretary (5 hours/week, unpaid)
Melissa Schepps – Treasurer (15 hours/week, unpaid)
Natasha Schepps – Board Member (1 hour/week, unpaid)
Seth Robinson – Board Member (1 hour/week, unpaid)
Jake Robinson – Board Member (1 hour/week, unpaid)

The foundation operates with limited staffing and no paid employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SCOTT SCHEPPS	PRES/SECRETARY	5	—
MELISSA SCHEPPS	TREASURER	15	—
NATASHA SCHEPPS	BOARD MEMEBER	1	—
SETH ROBINSON	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
JAKE ROBINSON	BOARD MEMBER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds donations and the funding of endowments. Its grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Family Services • Faith-based and religious nonprofit organizations

How do I apply for a grant from Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 46 grants in 2024 • Typical grant range: $500–$60,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Average grant amount: $8,600 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Jewish Family Service: $60,000 • Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston: $30,000 • Poppys Run for Life: $20,000 **Application Process:** The foundation operates on a preselected-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.

Where does Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York, and Colorado.

What size grants does Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation award?

In 2024, Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $291K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation's EIN?

Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2074253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.