The Robbins Family Foundation

PALM BEACH, FL EIN: 13-3745914 Website

Education Higher education Philanthropy Nonprofits Health

The Robbins Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) charitable family foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Established in 1993, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting a diverse range of charitable causes across North America.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+17.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$540K

+11.7% YoY

Grant Count

+64.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-31.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robbins Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable contributions across multiple subject areas, with primary focus on:

Education (including higher education)
Health and Healthcare (specialty hospital care, cancer treatment, in-patient medical care)
Religion (particularly Jewish organizations)
Human Services (family services, child welfare)
Philanthropy and Grantmaking
Animal Welfare
Arts
Community Enhancement
Environmental Causes

Grantmaking

The foundation has also provided expanded support for ice sports facility development in South Florida, with philanthropist Larry Robbins providing significant funding commitments to the Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation's ice sports facility project.

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $50,000 to $625,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects in multiple states including:

Kansas
Missouri
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
New York
Florida
Maryland
Connecticut

The foundation also supports projects in Canadian cities including Toronto and Los Angeles area organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $3.6M (81%)

Maryland $305K (7%)

New York $269K (6%)

Connecticut $181K (4%)

California $90K (2%)

Massachusetts $11K (0%)

Washington $5K (0%)

New Jersey $1K (0%)

+6 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Washington

Cities

AtlantaBaltimoreBostonBridgehamptonBronxCambridgeChicagoGahannaGreenwichLanhamMemphisNew PaltzNew YorkOklahoma CityPalm BeachRedwood CitySanta MonicaSeattleSouthamptonTeaneck

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $2,958,421
Total Revenue: $1,407,493
Total Expenses: $548,627
Net Income: $858,866
Total Liabilities: $18,000

Revenue Breakdown (2024):

Contributions Received: $1,287,226
Investment Income and Dividends: Approximately $80,000+

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $2,533,444
Total Revenue: $1,280,088
Total Expenses: $487,893
Total Giving: $483,275

The foundation maintains a lean operational structure with zero employees, relying on volunteer leadership.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,976,421	$2,533,444	$3,630,426
Revenue	$1,407,493	$1,280,088	$281,319
Expenses	$548,627	$487,893	$2,407,086
Qualifying Distributions	$543,754	$484,680	$2,394,356
Net Investment Income	$116,395	$77,875	$28,589
Distributable Amount	$114,785	$82,490	$174,468

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

69 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Johns Hopkins University ($200,000), Prostate Cancer Foundation ($50,100), Morselife Foundation Inc ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$300
ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$200
ATLANTIC GOLF CLUB FOUNDATION BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$1,500
BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FUND BOSTON, MA	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$540
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$3,500
BROTHERS FOR LIFE SEATTLE, WA	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$5,000
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL INC GREENWICH, CT	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$10,000
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$1,000
CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$10,000
CHABAD HOUSE OF HARVARD SQUARE INC CAMBRIDGE, MA	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Clifton S. Robbins - President (serves without compensation)
Edwin Robbins - Vice President (serves without compensation)
Larry Robbins - Hockey coach and philanthropist associated with the foundation

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CLIFTON S ROBBINS	PRESIDENT	—	—
EDWIN ROBBINS	VICE-PRESIDENT	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation has demonstrated active engagement in community development, particularly in South Florida's ice sports infrastructure. In June 2025, the Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation announced that an expanded commitment from Larry Robbins, along with support from other partners, enabled the foundation to secure full funding for a multimillion-dollar ice sports facility project in Palm Beach Gardens. The facility will include two NHL-size ice rinks and is scheduled to begin construction in July 2025.

Robins Foundation Announces Second ECCE Grant Cycle for 2024 \u2013 ROBINS\

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Higher education Philanthropy Nonprofits Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Robbins Family Foundation fund?

The foundation supports charitable contributions across multiple subject areas, with primary focus on: • **Education** (including higher education) • **Health and Healthcare** (specialty hospital care, cancer treatment, in-patient medical care) • **Religion** (particularly Jewish organizations) • **Human Services** (family services, child welfare) • **Philanthropy and Grantmaking** • **Animal Welfare** • **Arts** • **Community Enhancement** • **Environmental Causes**

How do I apply for a grant from The Robbins Family Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $50,000 to $625,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** Based on 2023 tax filings, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $483,275. Notable recent grants include: • Johns Hopkins University: $100,000 (General Operating Purpose) • UJA - JCC of Greenwich: $75,000 (General Operating Purpose) • Temple Sholom: $68,000 (General Operating Purpose) The foundation has also provided expanded support for ice sports facility development in South Florida, with philanthropi…

Where does The Robbins Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects in multiple states including: • Kansas • Missouri • Wisconsin • North Dakota • Montana • Wyoming • New York • Florida • Maryland • Connecticut The foundation also supports projects in Canadian cities including Toronto and Los Angeles area organizations.

What size grants does The Robbins Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Robbins Family Foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $540K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Robbins Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Robbins Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.