The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 11 grants totaling $24,456 to charitable organizations.
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family at a glance
In short: The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family gave $24K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,456
- -71.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -60.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,223
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,078,863
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of Northern Indiana ($8K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 107 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as 37% to California, 31% to Indiana, 12% to New York, 8% to Maryland, and 8% to Virginia. The listed grants also included a grant to an organization in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 61% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $24K (2025) to $392K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Northern Indiana South Bend, IN | Food 4 Kids Backpack Program and the School Lunches program | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Indiana South Bend, IN | General & Unrestricted | $2,506 |
| National Public Radio Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Public Broadcasting Service Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sherwood Forestry Service San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum Inc Water Mill, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,078,863 | $61,432 | $31,389 | $24,456 | 11 | $31,227 | $11,432 | $51,092 |
| 2024 | $1,048,820 | $11,667 | $92,007 | $85,250 | 28 | $91,856 | $11,667 | $52,036 |
| 2023 | $1,129,160 | $10,864 | $58,595 | $52,750 | 12 | $58,525 | $10,864 | $56,006 |
| 2022 | $1,176,891 | $5,057 | $397,350 | $392,250 | 31 | $397,275 | $5,057 | $64,483 |
| 2021 | $1,569,184 | $335,421 | $44,142 | $36,000 | 25 | $44,025 | $5,421 | $68,140 |
| 2020 | $1,272,905 | $338,453 | $93,410 | $88,250 | 38 | — | $8,453 | $50,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family reported a distributable amount of $51K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including food banks, public media organizations, a fire department foundation, cultural institutions, and organizations involved in forestry or public safety.
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana describes its mission as working with the community to feed people experiencing hunger, raise awareness of hunger, and lead programs to alleviate it. The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation says it provides equipment, training, and public outreach programs for the department to supplement city resources. PBS describes its work as providing high-quality programming and services with member stations, using media to educate, inspire, entertain, and express diverse perspectives. Sherwood Forestry Service describes Watch Duty as a nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that shares real-time public safety information from verified sources. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The New York Botanical Garden describes itself as a plant museum and scientific research center focused on plants and their uses.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $24,456. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the grants were $5,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and $5,000 to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana for its Food 4 Kids Backpack Program and School Lunches program. The Food Bank also received a separate $2,506 grant for general and unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $2,000 each to PBS and Sherwood Forestry Service, and $1,000 each to World Central Kitchen and the New York Botanical Garden.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith A Robert as president, director, and secretary. Directors and vice presidents listed are Barbara Robert Lea and Thomas M Robert. Other listed vice presidents are Fiona R Kapacinskas, Sophia R Kapacinskas, James Lea, Alet Robert, Fem Robert, Lark Robert, and Sarah Robert.
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family is led by Judith A Robert, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith A Robert
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Robert Lea
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M Robert
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alet Robert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fem Robert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Lea
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lark Robert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Robert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fiona R Kapacinskas
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sophia R Kapacinskas
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas J Kapacinskas (2020) — Vice 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family
How much does The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family give each year?
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family gave $24K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 28 grants.
What is The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family's typical grant size?
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,223, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family give grants?
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (31%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (2 grants).
Does The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family's largest grantees?
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of Northern Indiana ($7,506 across 2 grants), Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation ($5,000) and National Public Radio Inc ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family?
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (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 Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including food banks, public media organizations, a fire department foundation, cultural institutions, and organizations involved in forestry or public safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family?
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 Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family's EIN?
The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2450537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bruce G and Mary A Robert Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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