The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson is a private foundation, based in La Canada, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $516K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson at a glance
In short: The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson gave $110K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,250
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,781
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,125
- Total assets
- $515,814
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huntington News ($48K). Together the top 8 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 38 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson gives
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 343% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington News San Marino, CA | Program Support | $47,500 |
| Muralism Valley Village, CA | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Outward Bound Adventures Inc Pasadena, CA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Villa Esperanza Services Pasadena, CA | Program Support | $8,750 |
| Pasadena Educational Foundation Pasadena, CA | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| American Alpine Club Golden, CO | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Orion Magazine Great Barrington, MA | Program Support | $500 |
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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 | $515,814 | $18,831 | $114,030 | $110,250 | 8 | $110,275 | $15,076 | $32,140 |
| 2023 | $611,013 | $26,378 | $114,100 | $107,250 | 7 | $107,275 | $19,553 | $33,075 |
| 2022 | $698,735 | $1,851 | $90,204 | $77,145 | 13 | $77,170 | — | $38,254 |
| 2021 | $787,267 | $20,122 | $77,561 | $69,250 | 8 | $69,265 | $12,259 | $43,998 |
| 2020 | $844,706 | $837,252 | $64,642 | $60,000 | 2 | — | $29,866 | $19,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson is led by Ricki E. Robinson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ricki E. Robinson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel P. Robinson
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Joel P and Ricki G Robinson
How much does The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson give each year?
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson gave $110K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 7 grants.
What is The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson's typical grant size?
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson's median grant in 2024 was $8,125, and its average grant was $13,781, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson give grants?
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (3 grants).
Does The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson's largest grantees?
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson's largest 2024 grantees include Huntington News ($47,500), Muralism ($30,000) and Outward Bound Adventures Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson?
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson reported $516K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson's EIN?
The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3965728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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