The Robinson Foundation
The Robinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It gave $75,000 in grants to 11 organizations in 2025.
The Robinson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robinson Foundation gave $75K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,818
- +58.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,517,106
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% 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 Robinson Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev as the application contact and refers to a footnote for the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions; those details are not provided here.
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev
Mailing address: 300 Fifth Avetower At Pnc Plaza P, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 768-3719
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robinson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Capital Area Food Bank ($25K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states and Washington, DC. By share of grant dollars, DC received 40%, Massachusetts 13%, Maryland 13%, Oregon 10%, and Tennessee 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robinson Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2019) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Direct Food Distribution | $25,000 |
| Upstream USA Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bethlehem Inn Bend, OR | Transforming Lives | $7,500 |
| House of Ruth Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | Programs and Services | $5,000 |
| Friendship Place Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville, TN | Emergency Food Box Program | $5,000 |
| End Hunger in Calvert County Huntingtown, MD | Food Distribution Program | $5,000 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc Santa Fe, NM | Smart Breakfast Smart Kids | $5,000 |
| Release Recovery Foundation Inc New York City, NY | Scholarship Fund | $3,500 |
| Lifeflight Foundation Camden, ME | Lifeflight Covid-19 | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,517,106 | $156,773 | $99,953 | $75,000 | 11 | $84,000 | $142,288 | $89,452 |
| 2024 | $1,460,162 | $83,873 | $92,960 | $69,000 | 16 | $79,376 | $70,377 | $102,318 |
| 2023 | $1,450,037 | $39,680 | $85,727 | $66,000 | 18 | $71,480 | $24,209 | $75,670 |
| 2022 | $1,496,617 | $3,690 | $94,648 | $66,000 | 18 | $78,151 | $23,145 | $78,279 |
| 2021 | $1,585,839 | $111,951 | $88,482 | $66,000 | 16 | $71,513 | $92,271 | $88,861 |
| 2020 | $1,562,696 | $15,837 | $90,866 | $66,000 | 19 | — | $25,568 | $77,530 |
| 2019 | $1,641,476 | $356,975 | $97,288 | $66,000 | 19 | — | $342,163 | $76,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants include support for food distribution, general support, programs and services, a scholarship fund, and educational programs.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied ways. Capital Area Food Bank says it works to improve equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships. Upstream USA says its mission is to make equitable, patient-centered contraceptive care basic healthcare. Bethlehem Inn describes its work as providing shelter, help, and hope. Friendship Place says it works to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness attain stable housing and rebuild their lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $75,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable grants included $25,000 to Capital Area Food Bank for direct food distribution; $10,000 to Upstream USA for general support; $7,500 to Bethlehem Inn; and $5,000 each to House of Ruth Maryland, Friendship Place, Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville, End Hunger in Calvert County, and Bienvenidos Outreach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N.A. as trustee.
The Robinson Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$19K (2023) → $23K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Robinson Foundation
How much does The Robinson Foundation give each year?
The Robinson Foundation gave $75K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 16 grants.
What is The Robinson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robinson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,818, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robinson Foundation give grants?
The Robinson Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Robinson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of The Robinson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robinson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robinson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Capital Area Food Bank ($25,000), Upstream USA ($10,000) and Bethlehem Inn ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robinson Foundation?
The Robinson Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (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 Robinson Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants include support for food distribution, general support, programs and services, a scholarship fund, and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robinson Foundation?
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robinson Foundation's EIN?
The Robinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6207354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Robinson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-robinson-foundation-morg_048235b5238d490bb1d19bd1d9634f9c
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