The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westlake Village, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $595K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation gave $595K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $595,000
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,375
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $8,894,505
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Heritage School ($150K). Together the top 8 received $595K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 35 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 310% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $595K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $595K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heritage School American Fork, UT | Education | $150,000 |
| Primary Children's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Medical Research | $150,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association American Fork, UT | Medical research. | $100,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital Tampa, FL | Medical Research | $100,000 |
| Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry American Fork, UT | Support those in need of food through the food bank | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Support those in need of food through the food bank | $25,000 |
| Lost Angels Non-Profit Glendale, CA | Uplift less fortunate and inspire the youth | $10,000 |
| Brigham Young University - Hawaii Laie, HI | Education | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,894,505 | $1,387,000 | $673,586 | $595,000 | 8 | $595,000 | $1,387,000 |
| 2023 | $8,181,091 | $337,063 | $609,354 | $575,000 | 8 | $575,000 | $193,709 |
| 2022 | $8,453,382 | $636,133 | $401,655 | $350,000 | 7 | $350,000 | $636,133 |
| 2021 | $8,218,904 | $660,064 | $190,886 | $145,000 | 6 | $145,000 | $646,992 |
| 2020 | $7,749,726 | $393,952 | $120,053 | $90,000 | 6 | — | $393,942 |
| 2019 | $7,475,827 | $5,328,677 | $64,770 | $60,000 | 1 | — | $328,667 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation is led by Carole Robinson, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carole Robinson
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J Ellsworth
CFO
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert L Vader (2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation
How much does The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation give each year?
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation gave $595K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $575K across 8 grants.
What is The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $74,375, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation give grants?
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (17%).
Does The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical research." (3 grants).
Who are The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Heritage School ($150,000), Primary Children's Hospital ($150,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation?
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gerard & Colette Robinson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0831811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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