The Robert S Fagan Foundation
The Robert S Fagan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $347K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $109K.
The Robert S Fagan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert S Fagan Foundation gave $8K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,000
- +357.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +128.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $347,425
- +75.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (38% 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 S Fagan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimers Association ($2K). Together the top 8 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert S Fagan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 433% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Support Alzheimers research and care. | $2,000 |
| Panzi Foundation District of Columbia, DC | Support Womens Health & Safety in Africa | $1,000 |
| 805 Docufund Lompoc, CA | For care and wellbeing of at-risk populations in the U.S. | $1,000 |
| Building Futures San Leandro, CA | Support homeless women and children. | $1,000 |
| Water org Kansas City, MO | Support clean water intiatives world-wide. | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Reno, NV | Support health options. | $1,000 |
| Operation Surf Avila Beach, CA | Support disabled veterans. | $500 |
| The San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | Support the health and welfare of activities in Tecate MX and Southern California. | $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 | $347,425 | $176,012 | $31,210 | $8,000 | 8 | $41,210 | $109,078 | — |
| 2024 | $198,414 | $115,701 | $51,024 | $1,750 | 4 | $74,104 | $4,415 | $432 |
| 2023 | $122,669 | — | $36,329 | $2,000 | 8 | $54,409 | — | $1,231 |
| 2022 | $67,105 | $68,224 | $32,591 | $1,500 | 5 | $32,591 | — | $1,000 |
| 2021 | $31,472 | $20,150 | $9,900 | $2,100 | 6 | $3,550 | — | $200 |
| 2020 | $21,222 | $9,800 | $1,401 | $1,300 | 6 | — | — | $837 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert S Fagan Foundation is led by Robert S Fagan, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert S Fagan
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Dover
Assistant to the Managing Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
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 S Fagan Foundation
How much does The Robert S Fagan Foundation give each year?
The Robert S Fagan Foundation gave $8K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is The Robert S Fagan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert S Fagan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert S Fagan Foundation give grants?
The Robert S Fagan Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and District of Columbia (13%).
Does The Robert S Fagan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert S Fagan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Robert S Fagan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert S Fagan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimers Association ($2,000), Panzi Foundation ($1,000) and 805 Docufund ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert S Fagan Foundation?
The Robert S Fagan Foundation reported $347K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $176K.
What is The Robert S Fagan Foundation's EIN?
The Robert S Fagan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8552780. 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 February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Robert S Fagan Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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