The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2024, it reported 32 grants totaling $328,200 to charitable organizations in multiple states.
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family at a glance
In short: The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family gave $328K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $328,200
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,256
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $6,138,937
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (36% 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 Franklin Lewis Robuck 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: Post Office Box 17102, Raleigh, NC 27619
Phone: (919) 876-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ's Sanc Holy Church ($118K). Together the top 10 received $284K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 181 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Virginia (36%) and North Carolina (33%), followed by Georgia (12%), Illinois (8%), and Missouri (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 32 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $223K (2020) to $640K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ's Sanc Holy Church Virgina Beach, VA | Charitable | $118,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc Chicago, IL | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Hope Reins Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kay Yow Cancer Funds Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lynda Randle Ministries Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sowing Seed Inc Fort Valley, GA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United Mission Fund Loganville, GA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Young Life of Raleigh Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Faith in Action Washington, DC | Chartiable | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,138,937 | $747,984 | $390,723 | $328,200 | 32 | $329,350 | $346,895 | $340,757 |
| 2023 | $6,066,245 | $324,483 | $421,608 | $363,800 | 28 | $364,787 | $277,272 | $301,595 |
| 2022 | $6,163,370 | $477,860 | $711,131 | $640,200 | 46 | $641,013 | $426,140 | $323,793 |
| 2021 | $6,396,906 | $1,779,831 | $293,799 | $240,000 | 37 | $240,750 | $1,478,802 | $315,271 |
| 2020 | $5,097,488 | $430,245 | $268,249 | $223,300 | 38 | — | $292,147 | $243,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family reported a distributable amount of $341K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, HOPE REINS says it pairs children and teens experiencing trauma with rescued horses and mentors, while Raleigh Dream Center says it provides social services and community programs to people facing homelessness, abuse, or poverty. Lynda Randle Ministries describes its mission as spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music and mentoring. Ronald McDonald House Global says it provides services intended to remove barriers and strengthen families when children need healthcare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $328,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $118,000, with a median grant of $3,000. In 2023, it reported 28 grants totaling $363,800; in 2022, it reported 46 grants totaling $640,200.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $118,000 to CHRIST'S SANC HOLY CHURCH, $26,000 to RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC, $25,000 each to HOPE REINS, KAY YOW CANCER FUNDS, and LYNDA RANDLE MINISTRIES, and $20,000 each to SOWING SEED INC and UNITED MISSION FUND.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Franklin L Robuck Jr as President/Treasurer; Linda H Robuck as Secretary/Assistant Treasurer; Shelly R Bishop as Vice President/Assistant Secretary; and Gerri R Herakovich as Vice President/Assistant Secretary.
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family is led by Franklin L. Robuck Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Franklin L. Robuck Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerri R. Herakovich
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda H. Robuck
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelly R. Bishop
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
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 Franklin Lewis Robuck Family
How much does The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family give each year?
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family gave $328K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $364K across 28 grants.
What is The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family's typical grant size?
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $10,256, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family give grants?
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family's top state is Virginia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (33%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (14 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants) and "Chartiable" (3 grants).
Who are The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family's largest grantees?
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family's largest 2024 grantees include Christ's Sanc Holy Church ($118,000), Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc ($26,000) and Hope Reins ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family?
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $329K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $341K (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 Franklin Lewis Robuck Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Franklin Lewis Robuck 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 Franklin Lewis Robuck Family's EIN?
The Franklin Lewis Robuck Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1692303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Franklin Lewis Robuck 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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