The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing reports 26 grants totaling $395,000.
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family at a glance
In short: The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family gave $395K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Connecticut. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,000
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,192
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,316,859
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family
- 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: 242 Dunbar Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 446-4064
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University ($110K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 168 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Connecticut received 32% of grant dollars, those in the District of Columbia 20%, those in New York 20%, those in Florida 9%, and those in Virginia 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $353K (2020) to $453K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $110,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| The Marathon Initiative Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| Air Force Aid Society Arlington, VA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Army Emergency Relief Arlington, VA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Buckley Institute New Haven, CT | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| East End Hospice Westhampton Beach, NY | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Financial Services Volunteer Corp New York, NY | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,316,859 | $522,941 | $451,388 | $395,000 | 26 | $401,452 | $455,125 | $452,302 |
| 2023 | $8,245,306 | $140,020 | $523,641 | $437,200 | 28 | $470,224 | $51,911 | $420,716 |
| 2022 | $8,628,927 | $-123,779 | $498,902 | $452,880 | 46 | $465,259 | — | $443,618 |
| 2021 | $9,251,824 | $1,800,391 | $482,230 | $357,260 | 33 | $374,575 | $1,712,871 | $481,794 |
| 2020 | $7,933,663 | $2,158,804 | $544,453 | $353,000 | 35 | — | $4,348,037 | $357,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family reported a distributable amount of $452K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans higher education, cultural programming, international relations, military-family assistance, and hospice care. For example, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni says it educates alumni, trustees, and others about the benefits of higher education. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. Army Emergency Relief says it provides financial assistance, scholarships, and support to soldiers, retired soldiers, and their families. East End Hospice says it provides care and comfort to terminally ill patients and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $395,000 through 26 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $110,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest award listed was $110,000 to Yale University. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, the Hoover Institution, the Marathon Initiative, and the Society of the Four Arts.
The Marathon Initiative describes its work as developing diplomatic, military, and economic strategies for U.S. competition with great-power rivals. Georgetown University describes its founding principle as promoting understanding through sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Japan Society says it connects Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and around the world.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Reuben Jeffery III is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family is led by Reuben Jeffery III, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reuben Jeffery III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family
How much does The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family give each year?
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family gave $395K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $437K across 28 grants.
What is The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family's typical grant size?
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,192, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family give grants?
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family's top state is Connecticut, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Who are The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family's largest grantees?
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family's largest 2024 grantees include Yale University ($110,000), American Council of Trustees and Alumni ($25,000) and Hoover Institution ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family?
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $401K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $452K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans higher education, cultural programming, international relations, military-family assistance, and hospice care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family?
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 Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family's EIN?
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0362226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-robin-and-reuben-jeffery-family-morg_fbbf31c996f244d0a6a8e04f4d41a866
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