The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc

Nonprofit organization New York, NY EIN: 11-3309848

The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $200K in total assets.

The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc at a glance

Total assets
$199,718
-0.1% vs 2022
Revenue (2023)
$405
+305.0% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$519
-91.5% vs 2022
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpenses
2023$199,718$405$519
2022$200,009$100$6,133
2021$200,117$63$6,850
2020$201,551$-22,060$8,975

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc is led by Susan Robeson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Susan Robeson

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    12 hrs/week

    $1K (2020) → $0 (2023)

  • Gregory Smith

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Helen Englehardt

    Board

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lawrence Jordan

    Board

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marilyn Robeson

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gloria Kins

    Board

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2020 IRS filing

Susan Robeson — Exec DIR: $1KSusan RobesonExec DIR$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $1K, to Susan Robeson (Exec DIR).

Frequently asked questions about The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc

How large is The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc?

The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc reported $200K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $405.

What is The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc?

The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $200K in total assets as of 2023.

What is The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Paul Robeson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3309848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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