The Robsar Foundation Inc
The Robsar Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in West Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The Robsar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Robsar Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,870
- -62.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,870
- +12.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,870
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Robsar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Loomis Chaffee School ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Robsar Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $7K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Loomis Chaffee School Windsor, CT | Centennial Campaign | $1,870 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $5,470 | $1,870 | 1 | $3,670 | $135 |
| 2022 | $5,470 | $7,050 | $6,800 | $5,000 | 3 | $5,925 | $263 |
| 2021 | $5,220 | $7,051 | $8,700 | $7,000 | 3 | $7,875 | $298 |
| 2020 | $6,869 | $5,051 | $4,550 | $3,000 | 2 | — | $326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robsar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $135 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robsar Foundation Inc is led by Blanche S. Goldenberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Blanche S. Goldenberg
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Goldenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara Goldenberg White
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven P. Goldenberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Robsar Foundation Inc
How much does The Robsar Foundation Inc give each year?
The Robsar Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
What is The Robsar Foundation Inc?
The Robsar Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in West Hartford, CT.
Where does The Robsar Foundation Inc operate?
The Robsar Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
How much is The Robsar Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Robsar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $135 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robsar Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Robsar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3145036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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