The Robison Excelsior Foundation
The Robison Excelsior Foundation is an Abilene, Texas-based public charity that makes grants to organizations providing hope and assistance to people in need. Its website identifies at-risk youth programs in the Big Country area as its primary funding focus.
The Robison Excelsior Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robison Excelsior Foundation gave $411K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Texas. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $410,550
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,808
- -32.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,250
- Total assets
- $110,088
- +113.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robison Excelsior Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3755, Abilene, TX 79604
Phone: (972) 741-7529
Website: https://excelsiorfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Robison Excelsior Foundation
Who The Robison Excelsior Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth Voice ($100K). Together the top 10 received $339K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 88 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies the Big Country area as the primary focus for its at-risk youth funding. In 2024, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; listed recipients included organizations in Abilene and Tyler.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robison Excelsior Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $374K (2022) to $1.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $411K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Voice Abilene, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Grace Museum Abilene, TX | Charitable | $47,200 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance Abilene, TX | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Historic Paramount Theatre Abilene, TX | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Abilene Zoological Society Abilene, TX | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Big Country CASA Abilene, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature Abilene, TX | Charitable | $21,950 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts Abilene, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| New Horizons Ranch and Center Inc Abilene, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| All Kind Animal Initiative Abilene, TX | Charitable | $13,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,088 | $895,323 | $836,876 | $410,550 | 18 |
| 2023 | $51,682 | $962,000 | $980,184 | $543,100 | 16 |
| 2022 | $73,293 | $744,000 | $771,541 | $373,805 | 17 |
| 2021 | $97,610 | $850,000 | $781,461 | $397,500 | 17 |
| 2020 | $29,080 | $1,228,100 | $1,340,198 | $1,004,650 | 20 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve as an example of, and catalyst for, Christian charity to people in need through grantmaking, volunteering, funder collaboration, and community leadership. Its website says its primary funding focus is at-risk youth programs in the Big Country area.
The foundation’s 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Youth Voice says it works to ensure teenagers receive basic needs, find a positive path forward, and experience hope, including through a drop-in center for housing- and food-insecure teenagers. Abilene Arts Alliance says it works to strengthen the area’s cultural life and support the cultural development of young people. The Abilene Zoological Society describes its work as providing an animal-oriented educational and recreational resource and promoting environmental awareness, conservation, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $410,550. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $14,250. Notable grants included $100,000 to Youth Voice, $47,200 to The Grace Museum, $35,000 each to Abilene Arts Alliance and Historic Paramount Theatre, $26,000 to Abilene Zoological Society, and $25,000 to Big Country CASA.
The website’s grant request form asks applicants to provide current 501(c)(3) certification and a current IRS Form W-9. The grant opportunity information also says applicants must have 501(c)(3) certification and work directly with at-risk youth. How to apply: Submit the requested certification and W-9 through the foundation’s grant request process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Robison as COO, Leah Doty as executive director, and Kregg Conder, Timothy Halstead, and Douglass Robison as board members. The filing states that Leah Doty is Douglass Robison’s daughter and Daniel Robison’s niece, and that Daniel and Douglass Robison are brothers.
The Robison Excelsior Foundation is led by Leah Doty, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leah Doty
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Daniel Robison
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $82K (2024)
Douglass Robison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kregg Conder
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Halstead
Board Member
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to Daniel Robison (COO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Robison Excelsior Foundation
How much does The Robison Excelsior Foundation give each year?
The Robison Excelsior Foundation gave $411K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $543K across 16 grants.
What is The Robison Excelsior Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robison Excelsior Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,250, and its average grant was $22,808, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robison Excelsior Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Robison Excelsior Foundation give grants?
The Robison Excelsior Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (16 grants).
Does The Robison Excelsior Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Robison Excelsior Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are The Robison Excelsior Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robison Excelsior Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Youth Voice ($100,000), The Grace Museum ($47,200) and Abilene Arts Alliance ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robison Excelsior Foundation?
The Robison Excelsior Foundation reported $110K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $895K.
What does The Robison Excelsior Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve as an example of, and catalyst for, Christian charity to people in need through grantmaking, volunteering, funder collaboration, and community leadership. Its website says its primary funding focus is at-risk youth programs in the Big Country area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robison Excelsior Foundation?
The Robison Excelsior Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check excelsiorfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Robison Excelsior Foundation's EIN?
The Robison Excelsior Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0631757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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