The James a Robideau Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Columbus, OH EIN: 27-3696532

The James a Robideau Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $962.

Key facts about The James a Robideau Foundation

EIN: 27-3696532
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021): $5,200
Grants made (2021): 4
Average grant: $1,300
Median grant: $1,350
Total assets: $31,052
Primary geography: Ohio (67% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who The James a Robideau Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The James a Robideau Foundation's 4 itemized 2021 grants were Ohio (67%) and Indiana (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Van Wert, OH (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The James a Robideau Foundation gives

In 2021 it paid out 330% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$31K

-7.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$5K

-60.6% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-70.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James a Robideau Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The James a Robideau Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $4K (67%)

Indiana $2K (33%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

States

Indiana Michigan Ohio

Cities

Van WertWinona LakeKalamazoo

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020
Total Assets	$31,052	$33,449
Revenue	$1,289	$5,118
Expenses	$6,020	$14,625
Qualifying Distributions	$5,200	—
Net Investment Income	$962	$1,107
Distributable Amount	$1,576	$2,083

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest recipients include Van Wert County Foundation ($2,000), Water for Good ($1,700), YMCA of Van Wert ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION Van Wert, OH	GENERAL	$2,000
WATER FOR GOOD Winona Lake, IN	GENERAL	$1,700
YMCA OF VAN WERT Van Wert, OH	GENERAL	$1,000
HAVEN OF HOPE Van Wert, OH	GENERAL	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2021 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James a Robideau	President	1	—
Theresa E Robideau	Vice-Pres.	—	—
Margaret a Jeffery	Sec.-Treas.	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The James a Robideau Foundation?

The James a Robideau Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $31K in total assets as of 2021.

How large is The James a Robideau Foundation?

As of 2021, The James a Robideau Foundation holds $31K in total assets with $1K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $5K in 2021.

Where does The James a Robideau Foundation operate?

The James a Robideau Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio.

What size grants does The James a Robideau Foundation award?

In 2021, The James a Robideau Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The James a Robideau Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The James a Robideau Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The James a Robideau Foundation's EIN?

The James a Robideau Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3696532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.