The Robin E Hernreich Foundation
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edwards, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $165K.
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robin E Hernreich Foundation gave $125K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,857
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,468,710
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Robin E Hernreich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clinton Foundation ($38K). Together the top 7 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 25 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robin E Hernreich Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $159K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | Culture | $37,500 |
| Performance Space 122 Inc New York, NY | Culture | $25,000 |
| The University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Culture | $25,000 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation Vail, CO | Culture | $20,000 |
| Vail Performing Arts Academy Edwards, CO | Culture | $7,500 |
| The Vail Jazz Foundation Inc Vail, CO | Culture | $5,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | Culture | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,468,710 | $177,467 | $137,920 | $125,000 | 7 | $125,000 | $164,547 | $143,050 |
| 2023 | $3,277,708 | $83,480 | $171,696 | $158,500 | 6 | $158,500 | $70,284 | $137,857 |
| 2022 | $2,360,201 | $50,657 | $77,689 | $62,000 | 6 | $62,000 | $34,968 | $36,405 |
| 2021 | $2,387,233 | $198,930 | $90,326 | $80,000 | 4 | $80,000 | $188,604 | $34,380 |
| 2020 | $2,361,937 | $-29,612 | $69,066 | $55,000 | 2 | — | — | $37,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robin E Hernreich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation is led by Robin E Hernreich, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin E Hernreich
President
On filings since 2020
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 E Hernreich Foundation
How much does The Robin E Hernreich Foundation give each year?
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation gave $125K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 6 grants.
What is The Robin E Hernreich Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robin E Hernreich Foundation give grants?
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arkansas (30%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vail, CO (2 grants).
Does The Robin E Hernreich Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Robin E Hernreich Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Culture" (7 grants).
Who are The Robin E Hernreich Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Clinton Foundation ($37,500), Performance Space 122 Inc ($25,000) and The University of Washington Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robin E Hernreich Foundation?
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (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 is The Robin E Hernreich Foundation's EIN?
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0757831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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