The Robinson Foundation
The Robinson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Machiasport, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $955K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $80K.
The Robinson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robinson Foundation gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,500
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $954,727
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Robinson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Naples Botanical Gardens ($25K). Together the top 2 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robinson Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2025) to $50K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Botanical Gardens Naples, FL | General Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| Florida Frontiersmen Homeland, FL | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
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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 | $954,727 | $92,665 | $57,390 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,000 | $80,275 | $53,899 |
| 2024 | $919,442 | $-58,141 | $69,600 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $28,020 | $52,859 |
| 2023 | $1,047,324 | $487,874 | $53,655 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $485,498 | $42,809 |
| 2022 | $612,979 | $45,731 | $57,340 | $50,000 | 2 | $55,400 | $44,938 | $53,949 |
| 2021 | $624,588 | $119,648 | $53,749 | $50,000 | 2 | — | $118,801 | $55,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robinson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Seaver Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda M. Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nan-Marie Jaeger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paul Burnham
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 Robinson Foundation
How much does The Robinson Foundation give each year?
The Robinson Foundation gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
How large is The Robinson Foundation?
The Robinson Foundation reported $955K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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.
Where does The Robinson Foundation operate?
The Robinson Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
What is The Robinson Foundation's EIN?
The Robinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6447133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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