The Robert D Flickinger Foundation
The Robert D Flickinger Foundation is a private foundation based in East Aurora, New York. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return; the filing states that all remaining assets were distributed to other 501(c)(3) organizations at the end of that year and that a surrogate court decree to dissolve the trust was attached. The foundation appears to have wound down.
The Robert D Flickinger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert D Flickinger Foundation gave $910K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $303K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $910,211
- +2088.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $303,404
- +9381.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $303,404
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert D Flickinger 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: 11 Creekview Ct, East Aurora, NY 14052
Phone: (716) 864-8830
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert D Flickinger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was David F and Hallie F Schneeweiss Charitable Trust ($303K). Together the top 3 received $910K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 71 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Kentucky and Florida. Kentucky accounted for 67% of grant dollars and Florida for 33%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert D Flickinger Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2490% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $910K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $910K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David F and Hallie F Schneeweiss Charitable Trust Estero, FL | General | $303,404 |
| Greta Flickinger Barton & John T Barton Jr Giving Fund Covington, KY | General | $303,404 |
| Flickinger Patross Peters Family Charitable Fund Covington, KY | General | $303,403 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reported three grants; the 2023 filing reported 13 grants, and the 2022 filing reported 17.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $52,086 | $921,274 | $910,211 | 3 | $910,271 | $42,841 | $30,914 |
| 2023 | $557,704 | $53,820 | $48,890 | $41,600 | 13 | $41,600 | $49,525 | $39,054 |
| 2022 | $531,976 | $58,416 | $48,464 | $40,500 | 17 | $40,500 | $54,538 | $42,181 |
| 2021 | $520,993 | $47,594 | $40,321 | $35,150 | 20 | $35,150 | $42,520 | $39,883 |
| 2020 | $512,661 | $42,820 | $47,008 | $41,100 | 18 | — | $36,768 | $36,220 |
| 2019 | $516,849 | $45,077 | $43,286 | $38,350 | 22 | — | $39,664 | $40,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert D Flickinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported three grants totaling $910,211. The grants ranged from $303,403 to $303,404, with a median of $303,404. Each was designated for general purposes: $303,404 to the David F and Hallie F Schneeweiss Charitable Trust in Estero, Florida; $303,404 to the Greta Flickinger Barton & John T Barton Jr Giving Fund in Covington, Kentucky; and $303,403 to the Flickinger Patross Peters Family Charitable Fund in Covington, Kentucky.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greta L Barton, Hallie F Schneeweiss, and Joann F Patross as trustees.
The Robert D Flickinger Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greta L. Barton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hallie F. Schneeweiss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann F. Patross
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 D Flickinger Foundation
How much does The Robert D Flickinger Foundation give each year?
The Robert D Flickinger Foundation gave $910K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 13 grants.
What is The Robert D Flickinger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert D Flickinger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $303,404, and its average grant was $303,404, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert D Flickinger Foundation give grants?
The Robert D Flickinger Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (2 grants).
Does The Robert D Flickinger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert D Flickinger Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert D Flickinger 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 ↑
How much is The Robert D Flickinger Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Robert D Flickinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert D Flickinger Foundation's EIN?
The Robert D Flickinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1265415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Robert D Flickinger 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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