Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation
The Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellaire, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including human-service, community, religious, animal-welfare, and educational organizations.
Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation at a glance
In short: Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation gave $291K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $291,300
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,323
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,796,445
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation
- 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: 4404 Valerie, Bellaire, TX 77401
Phone: (713) 503-5313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Family Service ($60K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 185 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Recipients in Arizona received 7%; recipients in New York, Colorado, and North Carolina each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 34 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $269K (2022) to $305K (2021). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service Houston, TX | Donation | $60,000 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Houston, TX | Donation | $30,000 |
| Valley of the Sun JCC Scottsdale, AZ | Donation | $20,000 |
| Poppy's Run for Life Houston, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| The Shul of Bellaire Bellaire, TX | Donation | $18,000 |
| Rohr Chabad Austin, TX | Donation | $18,000 |
| Aishel House Houston, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Sr Care Houston, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Rescued Pets Movement Inc Houston, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| San Jose Clinic Houston, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,796,445 | $336,277 | $324,946 | $291,300 | 35 | $291,527 | $305,358 | $296,252 |
| 2023 | $5,827,884 | $232,415 | $306,393 | $276,940 | 41 | $279,523 | $205,589 | $276,678 |
| 2022 | $5,865,089 | $245,372 | $297,170 | $269,050 | 31 | $271,664 | $219,866 | $284,654 |
| 2021 | $5,929,954 | $755,581 | $339,283 | $305,444 | 40 | $307,992 | $724,291 | $317,055 |
| 2020 | $5,513,943 | $249,442 | $327,268 | $303,850 | 38 | — | $228,633 | $280,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $296K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Jewish Family Service says its mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities, guided by Jewish values; Rescued Pets Movement says it rescues, rehabilitates, and transports homeless animals; and the Council on Recovery says it works to create a path to freedom from substance abuse and related issues. Other supported organizations include the Hebrew Free Loan Association, which provides interest-free loans to people in need in the greater Austin community, and the University of Denver, a higher-education institution.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $291,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $60,000 to Jewish Family Service in Houston, $30,000 to the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center in Houston, $20,000 each to Valley of the Sun JCC in Scottsdale and Poppy’s Run for Life in Houston, and $18,000 each to The Shul of Bellaire and Rohr Chabad in Austin. Additional reported grants included $10,000 to Rescued Pets Movement and $7,500 to Samaritan’s Purse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Schepps as president and secretary, Melissa Schepps as treasurer, Natasha Schepps as a board member, and Seth Robinson and Jake Robinson as board members.
Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation is led by Scott Schepps, President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Schepps
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Schepps
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jake Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Schepps
Board Memeber
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cary Robinson (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $5K, to Melissa Schepps (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation
How much does Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation give each year?
Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation gave $291K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $277K across 41 grants.
What is Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation's typical grant size?
Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,323, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation give grants?
Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (21 grants) and Bellaire, TX (3 grants).
Does Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (35 grants).
Who are Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation's largest grantees?
Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Family Service ($60,000), Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center ($30,000) and Rohr Chabad ($21,600 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation?
Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $292K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296K (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 does Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation?
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 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.
Does Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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