The Robert F and Karen M
The Robert F and Karen M is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Edisto Island, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $279K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Robert F and Karen M at a glance
In short: The Robert F and Karen M gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +700.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $279,401
- +84.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 F and Karen M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Robert F and Karen M gives
- Giving grew 233% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 144% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $279,401 | $149,368 | $21,420 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $10,448 | $13,900 |
| 2024 | $151,453 | $81,114 | $20,257 | $20,000 | 8 | $20,000 | $43,357 | $7,068 |
| 2023 | $90,596 | $74,957 | $6,119 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $18,506 | $5,374 |
| 2022 | $35,755 | $110,824 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $8,526 | $474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert F and Karen M reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert F and Karen M's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen M. Webster
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Webster
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 F and Karen M
How much does The Robert F and Karen M give each year?
The Robert F and Karen M gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
How large is The Robert F and Karen M?
The Robert F and Karen M reported $279K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Robert F and Karen M?
The Robert F and Karen M is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Edisto Island, SC. It holds $279K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Robert F and Karen M operate?
The Robert F and Karen M has awarded grants in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas.
What is The Robert F and Karen M's EIN?
The Robert F and Karen M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6707785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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