The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports five grants totaling $3,736,500, including support for organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation gave $3.7M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $747K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,736,500
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -82.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $747,300
- +506.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $65,983,562
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cozen 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 665-2079
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Five Together Foundation ($3.6M). Together the top 5 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 155 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 3% to recipients in New York, and less than 1% to recipients in Florida, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2023) to $17.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Five Together Foundation Philadelphia, PA | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | $3,600,000 |
| Change Summer New York, NY | General Support | $125,000 |
| Temple Beth Sholom Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Wolfsonian - FIU Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Solebury Police Benevolence Association Solebury, PA | General 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,983,562 | $2,605,031 | $4,063,999 | $3,736,500 | 5 | $3,856,683 | $2,426,100 | $3,459,330 |
| 2024 | $67,442,530 | $10,383,922 | $3,711,846 | $3,451,399 | 28 | $375,665 | $7,456,710 | $3,203,790 |
| 2023 | $60,770,454 | $2,635,613 | $1,180,762 | $1,069,558 | 38 | $1,163,324 | $2,574,920 | $2,953,625 |
| 2022 | $59,315,603 | $6,421,038 | $18,144,892 | $17,010,593 | 43 | $6,831,525 | $741,428 | $2,895,840 |
| 2021 | $71,039,457 | $68,741,038 | $1,764,401 | $1,748,955 | 41 | $1,748,955 | $69,039,587 | $656,565 |
| 2020 | $4,062,820 | $6,870,060 | $7,226,613 | $7,210,927 | 1 | — | $249,212 | $197,791 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for several recipients and a grant to Five Together Foundation whose stated purpose was “SEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT.” One recipient, Change Summer, describes its mission as providing students from under-resourced communities with a summer experience that builds independence, curiosity, confidence, and responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $3,736,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,600,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $3,600,000 to Five Together Foundation and $125,000 to Change Summer. Other listed grants were $10,000 to Temple Beth Sholom, $1,000 to The Wolfsonian - FIU, and $500 to Solebury Police Benevolence Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Toll as president, secretary, and treasurer. Matthew H Kamens and Lester E Lipschutz are listed as directors.
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation is led by Jane Toll, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Toll
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lester E. Lipschutz
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew H. Kamens
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert I. Toll (2020–2022) — Chairman · Filing note: Deceased 10722
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 and Jane Toll Foundation
How much does The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation give each year?
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation gave $3.7M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.5M across 28 grants.
What is The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $747,300, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation give grants?
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Five Together Foundation ($3,600,000), Change Summer ($125,000) and Temple Beth Sholom ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation?
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation reported $66.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for several recipients and a grant to Five Together Foundation whose stated purpose was “SEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation's EIN?
The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2654322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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