The Edward T Robinson Jr Family
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family is a private foundation based in Waterloo, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $610,000 to charitable organizations.
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family at a glance
In short: The Edward T Robinson Jr Family gave $610K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $610,000
- +853.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,571
- +172.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,703,033
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Edward T Robinson Jr 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: 102 Lincoln St, Waterloo, NE 68069
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward T Robinson Jr Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Partnership with Native Americans ($150K). Together the top 10 received $545K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 18 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Nebraska (34%), Texas (25%), Minnesota (19%), Florida (16%), and South Dakota (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edward T Robinson Jr Family gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2023) to $610K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership with Native Americans Addison, TX | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Child Fremont, NE | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midland Omaha, NE | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of the Leech Lakes Cass Lake, MN | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Fremont Area Community Foundation Fremont, NE | Agnes Robinson Waterloo Public Library | $25,000 |
| Children's Cancer Camps of Nebraska Omaha, NE | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Camp Laugh a Lot Pin Ridge, SD | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Roots to Wings Arlington, NE | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,703,033 | $1,837,822 | $764,181 | $610,000 | 14 | $610,000 | $177,578 | $647,269 |
| 2023 | $6,629,392 | $1,909,305 | $148,060 | $64,000 | 4 | $64,020 | $30,841 | $281,525 |
| 2022 | $4,820,529 | $4,820,529 | — | — | — | — | $18,539 | $63,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward T Robinson Jr Family reported a distributable amount of $647K 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 went to organizations whose stated missions include serving Native American communities, supporting children with cancer and blood-related illnesses, assisting people with disabilities, addressing hunger and food access, and animal rescue. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated areas of focus for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $610,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $150,000 to Partnership With Native Americans, $100,000 to Shriners Hospital for Children, and $50,000 each to Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Child, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midland, Bemidji State University, and Boys Girls Clubs of the Leech Lakes.
Other reported grants included $25,000 to Fremont Area Community Foundation, designated for the Agnes Robinson Waterloo Public Library; $25,000 to Children’s Cancer Camps of Nebraska; and $20,000 each to Roots to Wings, Food Bank for the Heartland, and Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue. Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas S Robinson as President, Sandra R Blount as Vice President, and Edward Herlein as Secretary.
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family is led by Douglas S. Robinson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas S. Robinson
President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Herlein
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra R. Blount
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward T. Robinson III (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Edward T Robinson Jr Family
How much does The Edward T Robinson Jr Family give each year?
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family gave $610K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 4 grants.
What is The Edward T Robinson Jr Family's typical grant size?
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $43,571, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward T Robinson Jr Family give grants?
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family's top state is Nebraska, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (25%) and Minnesota (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (4 grants), Fremont, NE (2 grants) and Bemidji, MN (2 grants).
Does The Edward T Robinson Jr Family give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Edward T Robinson Jr Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edward T Robinson Jr Family's largest grantees?
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family's largest 2024 grantees include Partnership with Native Americans ($150,000), Shriners Hospital for Children ($100,000) and Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Child ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward T Robinson Jr Family?
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $610K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $647K (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 Edward T Robinson Jr Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward T Robinson Jr 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 Edward T Robinson Jr Family's EIN?
The Edward T Robinson Jr Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4284542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Edward T Robinson Jr 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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