The Roberts Family Foundation
The Roberts Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including a large grant to the Sheridan Community Foundation.
The Roberts Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roberts Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $254K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,269,458
- +742.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $253,892
- +2428.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,546
- -99.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% 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 Roberts Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1811 S Sheridan Avenue, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 672-0785
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roberts Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sheridan Community Foundation ($1.2M). Together the top 5 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 64 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming. The five listed recipients included four in Sheridan, Wyoming, and Rancho Cielo in Salinas, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Roberts Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1303% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Community Foundation Sheridan, WY | General | $1,212,458 |
| Veteran Village Sheridan, WY | General | $25,000 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hopsital Found Sheridan, WY | General | $20,000 |
| Child Development Center Sheridan, WY | General | $10,000 |
| Rancho Cielo Salinas, CA | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,546 | $374,113 | $1,294,269 | $1,269,458 | 5 | $1,269,947 | $345,657 | $34,438 |
| 2023 | $911,710 | $47,334 | $169,508 | $150,635 | 15 | $153,712 | $2,946 | $49,334 |
| 2022 | $1,060,132 | $5,491 | $163,993 | $144,175 | 19 | $147,643 | $3,546 | $57,987 |
| 2021 | $1,186,593 | $102,759 | $108,830 | $90,500 | 11 | $99,673 | — | $59,211 |
| 2020 | $1,210,035 | $-94,037 | $89,096 | $55,000 | 14 | — | — | $66,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roberts Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 5 grants totaling $1,269,458. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,212,458, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants were $1,212,458 to the Sheridan Community Foundation, $25,000 to Veteran Village, $20,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation, $10,000 to Child Development Center, and $2,000 to Rancho Cielo.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald B. Roberts as president and Jay McGinnis as secretary.
The Roberts Family Foundation is led by Donald B. Roberts, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald B. Roberts
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay McGinnis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Roberts Family Foundation
How much does The Roberts Family Foundation give each year?
The Roberts Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 15 grants.
What is The Roberts Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roberts Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $253,892, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roberts Family Foundation give grants?
The Roberts Family Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (4 grants).
Does The Roberts Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roberts Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roberts Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roberts Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sheridan Community Foundation ($1,212,458), Veteran Village ($25,000) and Sheridan Memorial Hopsital Found ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roberts Family Foundation?
The Roberts Family Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Roberts Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is The Roberts Family Foundation's EIN?
The Roberts Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2269660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Roberts Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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