The Robert Model Charitable Foundation
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $47,500 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Wyoming, New York, Washington, DC, and Montana.
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert Model Charitable Foundation gave $48K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Wyoming. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,500
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,750
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $27,319
- +64.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert Model Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Perelson 299 Park Ave 2 Fl, New York, NY 10171-0002
Phone: (212) 774-5460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert Model Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wyoming Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming (63%), New York (17%), Washington, DC (16%), and Montana (4%). These are the locations of the listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert Model Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2019) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Foundation Laramie, WY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Washington, DC | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Cody Council on Aging Inc Cody, WY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Cody Cupboard Cody, WY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Wethersfield Foundation Inc Amenia, NY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Park County Animal Shelter Cody, WY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| The Browning School New York, NY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Boone and Crockett Club Missoula, MT | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Center of the West Cody, WY | Donee's Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 | $27,319 | $62,484 | $51,760 | $47,500 | 10 | $49,839 | $60,434 | — |
| 2024 | $16,595 | $32,158 | $42,301 | $37,500 | 9 | $39,427 | $30,163 | $893 |
| 2023 | $26,738 | $55,261 | $40,158 | $37,500 | 9 | $38,842 | $53,778 | — |
| 2022 | $11,635 | $17,955 | $50,846 | $47,000 | 10 | $48,805 | $14,478 | $1,716 |
| 2021 | $44,526 | $48,885 | $41,478 | $38,000 | 9 | $39,108 | $47,721 | $1,164 |
| 2020 | $37,119 | $60,971 | $39,145 | $37,000 | 8 | — | $59,764 | — |
| 2019 | $15,293 | $449 | $39,470 | $37,000 | 9 | — | — | $2,095 |
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 went to organizations that include the University of Wyoming Foundation, whose mission is “to lift up the University of Wyoming with the power of philanthropy”; Cody Council on Aging, which says it enriches older adults’ lives through programs and services supporting well-being; and The Cody Cupboard, which says it provides emergency food assistance to people in need.
Other 2025 grantees include the Wyoming Community Foundation, which says it connects people with causes to build a better Wyoming; Park County Animal Shelter, which describes its work as caring for animals and finding them homes; The Browning School, a college preparatory school for boys; and Boone and Crockett Club, which says it promotes stewardship of big game and associated wildlife and fair-chase hunting.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $47,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $10,000 to the University of Wyoming Foundation; $7,500 to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation; $5,000 each to Cody Council on Aging, The Cody Cupboard, Wethersfield Foundation, and Wyoming Community Foundation; and $3,000 each to Park County Animal Shelter and The Browning School. The grants were listed as supporting each recipient’s charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Model as director, president, and treasurer; Kathleen Corrado as director and vice-president; and Margot Rubin as director and vice-president.
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation is led by Robert Model, Director, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Model
Director, President & Treasurer
Director → Director, President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Corrado
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margot Rubin
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Carlson (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Model Charitable Foundation
How much does The Robert Model Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation gave $48K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 9 grants.
What is The Robert Model Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,750, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert Model Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cody, WY (4 grants) and Laramie, WY (2 grants).
Who are The Robert Model Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wyoming Foundation ($10,000), Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation ($7,500) and Cody Council on Aging Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert Model Charitable Foundation?
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What does The Robert Model Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert Model Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert Model Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Robert Model Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1400882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert Model Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
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