The Robert & Teresa Foundation
The Robert & Teresa Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mendota Heights, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $13.
The Robert & Teresa Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert & Teresa Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $600), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,000
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $600
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $22,439
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert & Teresa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Minnesota Voters Alliance ($1K). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert & Teresa Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 254% 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 $3K (2022) to $21K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Voters Alliance Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Sheriffs Association Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $500 |
| Smile Network International Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $500 |
| Catholic Athletic Association Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $500 |
| St Paul Services Fdn Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $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 | $22,439 | $38 | $3,025 | $3,000 | 5 | $3,000 | $13 | $1,179 |
| 2024 | $25,426 | $46 | $9,025 | $9,000 | 5 | $9,000 | $21 | $1,473 |
| 2023 | $34,405 | $44 | $4,080 | $4,000 | 4 | $4,000 | $7 | $1,794 |
| 2022 | $38,441 | $24 | $3,025 | $3,000 | 3 | $3,000 | $24 | $1,967 |
| 2021 | $41,442 | $22 | $3,543 | $3,500 | 4 | $3,500 | $22 | $2,128 |
| 2020 | $44,964 | $61 | $20,527 | $20,500 | 5 | — | $61 | $2,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert & Teresa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert & Teresa Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert McMahon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Teresa McMahon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 & Teresa Foundation
How much does The Robert & Teresa Foundation give each year?
The Robert & Teresa Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 5 grants.
What is The Robert & Teresa Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert & Teresa Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert & Teresa Foundation give grants?
The Robert & Teresa Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (4 grants).
Does The Robert & Teresa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert & Teresa Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The Robert & Teresa Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert & Teresa Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Minnesota Voters Alliance ($1,000), Minnesota Sheriffs Association ($500) and Smile Network International ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert & Teresa Foundation?
The Robert & Teresa Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Robert & Teresa Foundation's EIN?
The Robert & Teresa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6547319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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