The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation
The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $240K in total assets. Net investment income was $22K.
The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $240,005
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $22,333
- +136.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $22,333
- +136.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $18,746
- +394.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 154% 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $21K (2020). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara, CA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| VNA Health Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| SBCC Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Purpose | $1,650 |
| Heal the Ocean Santa Barbara, CA | General Purpose | $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 | $240,005 | $22,333 | $18,746 | — | — | — | $22,333 | $26,168 |
| 2023 | $235,712 | $9,443 | $3,795 | — | — | — | $9,443 | $23,227 |
| 2022 | $230,107 | $19,916 | $4,783 | — | — | — | $15,133 | $18,021 |
| 2021 | $214,974 | $62,552 | $56,748 | $7,650 | 4 | $30,245 | $36,049 | $19,694 |
| 2020 | $209,170 | $64,419 | $81,890 | $21,150 | 14 | — | $30,478 | $20,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation is led by Christine Emmons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Emmons
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Emmons
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation
How large is The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation?
The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation reported $240K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
Where does The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation operate?
The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation's EIN?
The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0418553. 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 Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation 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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