The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in areas such as squash access, college student support, homelessness and poverty, arts and culture, and Jewish educational travel.
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts at a glance
In short: The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts gave $2.1M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Massachusetts. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,138,667
- -73.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,163
- -75.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $62,382,838
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (18 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (55% 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 The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Comcast 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 246-2474
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation to Combat Antisemitism ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 183 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (55%), Pennsylvania (23%), New York (10%), New Jersey (7%), and Florida (2%). The listed grants also include recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 41 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $94K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% 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 $2.1M (2024) to $8.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Foxborough, MA | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $1,000,000 |
| Open Squash New York, NY | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $166,667 |
| Tuition Support Fund Inc Riverton, NJ | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $150,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Plymouth Meeting, PA | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $100,000 |
| YMCA of MV Vineyard Haven, MA | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $100,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $75,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $50,000 |
| Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute Louisville, KY | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $40,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | To Help Fund the Organizations' Operational Budgets | $25,000 |
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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 | $62,382,838 | $4,202,740 | $2,605,958 | $2,138,667 | 41 | $2,138,667 | $4,005,355 | $4,077,842 |
| 2023 | $60,706,268 | $36,622,976 | $8,147,800 | $7,982,424 | 37 | $7,982,424 | $24,615,240 | $3,481,056 |
| 2022 | $22,594,143 | $9,768,771 | $6,789,454 | $6,724,927 | 30 | $6,724,927 | $2,277,474 | $3,494,959 |
| 2021 | $14,520,286 | $7,913,944 | $8,064,297 | $7,971,927 | 30 | $7,971,927 | $2,796,394 | $4,529,634 |
| 2020 | $14,013,059 | $16,839,290 | $8,753,833 | $8,704,296 | 45 | — | $1,768,510 | $3,490,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts reported a distributable amount of $4.1M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span a range of activities. For example, Open Squash says its purpose is to make squash more accessible and to grow the sport; Tuition Support Fund says it provides college scholarships and financial support to college students; and Project HOME describes its mission as addressing homelessness and poverty. CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia says it provides shared management resources for fiscally sponsored projects in arts, culture, heritage, and social impact. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $2,138,667. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported awards included $1,000,000 to Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, $166,667 to Open Squash, $150,000 to Tuition Support Fund, and $100,000 each to For Pete’s Sake and YMCA of MV. Other listed grants included $75,000 to the University of Pennsylvania, $50,000 each to Project HOME and the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia, and $25,000 each to Birthright Israel Foundation, Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, and CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aileen K Roberts as president and Brian L Roberts as vice president.
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts is led by Aileen K. Roberts, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aileen K. Roberts
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian L. Roberts
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts
How much does The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts give each year?
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts gave $2.1M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.0M across 37 grants.
What is The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts's typical grant size?
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $52,163, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts that year got $94K on average.
Where does The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts give grants?
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts gives mostly in Massachusetts: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (16 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Vineyard Haven, MA (4 grants).
Does The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts's largest grantees?
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation to Combat Antisemitism ($1,000,000), Open Squash ($166,667) and Tuition Support Fund Inc ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts?
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts reported $62.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (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 The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts's EIN?
The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2787654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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