The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston is a private foundation based in Encino, California. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $178,514.
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston at a glance
In short: The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston gave $179K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $178,514
- +87.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,851
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $284,510
- -38.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% 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 Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston
- 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: 15821 Ventura Blvd 500, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (818) 905-0151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Team Rubicon ($47K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 25% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 17% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) 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. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $301K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Rubicon Grand Prairie, TX | Donation | $47,107 |
| Habitat for Humanity Buda, TX | Donation | $46,407 |
| Giffords Washington, DC | Donation | $25,000 |
| Healing California Alhambra, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| The World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Donation | $10,000 |
| Kershaw's Challenge Dallas, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Valley Medical Free Clinic Sherman Oaks, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project Washington, DC | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Warehouse Theater Azusa, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,510 | — | $178,539 | $178,514 | 10 | $178,514 |
| 2024 | $463,049 | — | $95,025 | $95,000 | 7 | $95,000 |
| 2023 | $558,074 | — | $301,326 | $301,277 | 17 | $301,277 |
| 2022 | $859,400 | — | $70,600 | $70,500 | 9 | $70,500 |
| 2021 | $930,000 | $1,000,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 4 | $70,000 |
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 included support for organizations working in areas such as housing, gun-violence prevention, health services, international aid, disaster response, climate, and theater. For example, Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as providing decent, affordable housing for lower-income families; GIFFORDS says it works to address gun violence through legislation and public dialogue; and Healing California says it provides free medical, dental, and vision services to people in need in California.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $178,514. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $47,107, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $47,107 to Team Rubicon, $46,407 to Habitat for Humanity, and $25,000 to GIFFORDS. Other grants included $10,000 each to Healing California, The World Central Kitchen, Kershaw’s Challenge, Valley Medical Free Clinic, and The Climate Reality Project, and $5,000 each to The Warehouse Theater and Geffen Playhouse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robin Dearden, Bryan Cranston, and Robert Baral as trustees.
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bryan Cranston
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert Baral
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robin Dearden
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston
How much does The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston give each year?
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston gave $179K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 7 grants.
What is The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston's typical grant size?
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,851, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston give grants?
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston's largest grantees?
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston's largest 2025 grantees include Team Rubicon ($47,107), Habitat for Humanity ($46,407) and Giffords ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston?
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston reported $285K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as housing, gun-violence prevention, health services, international aid, disaster response, climate, and theater. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston?
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 Dearden Bryan Cranston's EIN?
The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6902360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Robin Dearden Bryan Cranston 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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