The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr is a private foundation based in Midlothian, Virginia. It makes grants to qualifying charitable organizations and does not carry on charitable activities directly.
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr at a glance
In short: The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr gave $755K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Virginia. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $755,000
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,415
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,647,317
- -4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (9 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr
- 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: 2530 Salisbury Road, Midlothian, VA 23113
Phone: (804) 794-8230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kassunga Mission Initiative ($50K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 189 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 41 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $526K (2020) to $755K (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $755K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kassunga Mission Initiative North Chesterfld, VA | Multipurpose Hall at St. Teresa Learning Center | $50,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA | Teacher Professional Devepoment | $50,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History & Culture (formerly Virginia Historical Society) Richmond, VA | Commonwealth History and Civics Lab (one of five instalmments) | $50,000 |
| Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation Richmond, VA | Rappahannock General Hospital Campaign | $40,000 |
| FETCH A Cure Richmond, VA | Cancer Treatments and Pet Loss Support Group | $40,000 |
| Southwest Virginia Public Education Foundation Inc Wise, VA | Summer Institute K-12 for Biodiversity at UVA College at Wise | $40,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation (WWPL) Staunton, VA | Capital Campaign, Endowment, Exhibits, and Operations | $40,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond Richmond, VA | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry Richmond, VA | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation Glen Allen, VA | Bon Air Therapy and Aquatics Center | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,647,317 | $609,044 | $866,984 | $755,000 | 41 | $755,000 | $609,044 | $698,293 |
| 2024 | $5,886,903 | $740,172 | $768,432 | $665,000 | 46 | $678,017 | $740,172 | $653,868 |
| 2023 | $5,907,823 | $700,735 | $761,604 | $650,000 | 33 | $663,538 | $700,735 | $567,339 |
| 2022 | $5,968,696 | $1,178,821 | $718,821 | $625,000 | 36 | $639,201 | $1,178,821 | $574,220 |
| 2021 | $5,508,692 | $312,650 | $752,058 | $650,000 | 33 | $666,066 | $312,650 | $637,668 |
| 2020 | $5,947,401 | $201,290 | $643,417 | $525,500 | 34 | — | $130,703 | $516,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr reported a distributable amount of $698K for 2025 — 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 statement is provided. Its grants support a range of charitable organizations. For example, Kassunga Mission Initiative describes its mission as improving quality of life in the village of Kassunga and neighboring communities in Uganda, including support for St. Teresa’s Learning Center. Northstar Academy says it promotes educational excellence and career opportunities for students with disabilities. Richmond Animal League says it provides care and temporary housing for homeless animals until they are adopted.
Other 2025 recipients include cultural and historic organizations such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, and health-related organizations such as Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation and Crossover Healthcare Ministry.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $755,000 across 41 grants in 2025. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. In 2024, it awarded $665,000 across 46 grants; in 2023, it awarded $650,000 across 33 grants.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $50,000 to Kassunga Mission Initiative for a multipurpose hall at St. Teresa Learning Center, $50,000 to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for teacher professional development, and $50,000 to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for its Commonwealth History and Civics Lab. The foundation also awarded $40,000 to Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation for the Rappahannock General Hospital Campaign and $40,000 to FETCH A Cure for cancer treatments and a pet loss support group.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen O'Grady Atwood as President, Rita M Smith as Vice President / Treasurer, and Hilary Smith as Secretary.
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr is led by Karen O'Grady Atwood, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen O'Grady Atwood
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Rita M Smith
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John B O'Grady (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Rita M Smith (Vice President / Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr
How much does The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr give each year?
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr gave $755K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $665K across 46 grants.
What is The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr's typical grant size?
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,415, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr give grants?
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (32 grants) and Glen Allen, VA (3 grants).
Does The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr's largest grantees?
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr's largest 2025 grantees include Kassunga Mission Initiative ($50,000), Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ($50,000) and Virginia Museum of History & Culture (formerly Virginia Historical Society) ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr?
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $755K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $698K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants support a range of charitable organizations. For example, Kassunga Mission Initiative describes its mission as improving quality of life in the village of Kassunga and neighboring communities in Uganda, including support for St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr?
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 The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr's EIN?
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6362175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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