Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation
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
—
Annual Giving
$291K
+5.2% YoY
Grant Count
35
-14.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+23.2% YoY
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
How to Apply
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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
Cities
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
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| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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