The Robinson Foundation
The Robinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It describes its purpose as empowering youth and seniors in vulnerable communities through servanthood, philanthropy, and stewardship, and its grantmaking in 2024 supported organizations serving education, basic needs, and other community needs.
The Robinson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robinson Foundation gave $1.2M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Oklahoma. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,156,460
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,302
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $19,425,315
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% 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 Robinson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1127 East 33Rd Place, Tulsa, OK 74105
Phone: (918) 877-2200
Website: https://therobinsonfoundation.org
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 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Catholic Education ($370K). Together the top 10 received $901K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 141 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robinson Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 $1.2M (2024) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Catholic Education Tulsa, OK | Catholic education in at risk schools | $369,525 |
| Cascia Hall Tulsa, OK | catholic education scholarships for needy | $81,935 |
| Catholic Charites of Tulsa Tula, OK | annual appeal | $75,000 |
| Family and Childrens Services Tulsa, OK | family services | $75,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern OK Tulsa, OK | Annual appeal | $50,000 |
| Day Center for the Homeless Tulsa, OK | Homeless shelter | $50,000 |
| Iron Gate Tulsa, OK | food for homeless | $50,000 |
| Neighbor for Neighbor Tulsa, OK | assistance to needy | $50,000 |
| the Little Lighthouse Tulsa, OK | education for special needs children | $50,000 |
| The Spring Sand Springs, OK | Shelter for victims and children of abuse | $50,000 |
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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 | $19,425,315 | $1,432,720 | $1,537,597 | $1,156,460 | 28 | $1,318,249 | $1,213,372 | $1,464,788 |
| 2023 | $19,530,191 | $1,711,917 | $1,646,633 | $1,300,698 | 23 | $1,437,405 | $1,502,689 | $1,342,053 |
| 2022 | $19,351,585 | $2,038,539 | $1,756,504 | $1,385,819 | 25 | $1,524,681 | $1,806,705 | $1,440,863 |
| 2021 | $19,060,358 | $2,496,062 | $1,839,700 | $1,512,776 | 33 | — | $2,316,217 | $1,544,476 |
| 2020 | $18,403,996 | $323,570 | $1,564,050 | $1,258,156 | 32 | — | $418,545 | $1,320,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower youth and seniors in vulnerable communities by connecting generations and fostering growth, connection, and resilience. Its stated vision is for youth and seniors to be valued, supported, and united in communities rooted in empowerment, dignity, and lasting impact.
Its 2024 grants included support for education, food assistance, shelter, and family services. For example, Friends of Catholic Education says it supports at-risk Catholic schools, while Iron Gate says it feeds hungry and homeless people through meals and food pantries. Neighbor for Neighbor describes its work as serving people in poverty and advocating for poor and powerless people. John 316 Mission says it serves homeless and at-risk people, and Crossover Community Impact describes its work as neighborhood restoration through educational and sports programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,156,460. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $369,525, with a median of $25,000. Its largest reported grants included $369,525 to Friends of Catholic Education for Catholic education in at-risk schools; $81,935 to an individual recipient for scholarships for students in need; and $75,000 each to Catholic Charites of Tulsa for an annual appeal and Family and Childrens Services for family services.
Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Community Food Bank of Eastern OK, Day Center for the Homeless, Iron Gate, Neighbor for Neighbor, the Little Lighthouse, and The Spring. Crossover Community Impact and John 316 Mission each received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anne Roberts and Keith Roberts are listed as trustees on the 2024 filing.
The Robinson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne M. Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Keith A. Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $61K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $65K, to Anne Roberts (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Robinson Foundation
How much does The Robinson Foundation give each year?
The Robinson Foundation gave $1.2M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 23 grants.
What is The Robinson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robinson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,302, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robinson Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Robinson Foundation give grants?
The Robinson Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (24 grants).
Does The Robinson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Robinson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Appeal" (3 grants).
Who are The Robinson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robinson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Catholic Education ($369,525), Cascia Hall ($81,935) and Catholic Charites of Tulsa ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robinson Foundation?
The Robinson Foundation reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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?
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower youth and seniors in vulnerable communities by connecting generations and fostering growth, connection, and resilience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robinson Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Robinson Foundation's EIN?
The Robinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1014526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Robinson Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Robinson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-robinson-foundation-morg_ce42faedb61046efa875b75441dad061
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