The Sanford N and Judith Robinson
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it gave $53,750 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, including organizations in education, community support, health and aging services, and the arts.
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson at a glance
In short: The Sanford N and Judith Robinson gave $54K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,750
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,375
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $619,189
- +37.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% 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 Sanford N and Judith Robinson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5005 Castleman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phone: (412) 512-3400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sanford N and Judith Robinson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($30K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Pennsylvania 93%, California 6%, and New York 2%. The listed grants included recipients in Pittsburgh and elsewhere in Pennsylvania, as well as recipients in California and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sanford N and Judith Robinson open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2024) to $78K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Winchester Thurston School Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Donation | $8,000 |
| Chabad of Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Donation | $6,000 |
| Hidden Wings Solvag, CA | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| United Jewish Federation - Holocaust Center Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| Young Adult Survivors United Wexford, PA | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Quantum Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Association on Aging Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Zionist Organization of America Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Donation | $250 |
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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 | $619,189 | $229,037 | $59,113 | $53,750 | 10 | $53,750 | $223,674 | $22,334 |
| 2024 | $449,265 | $20,689 | $58,790 | $53,250 | 12 | $53,250 | $15,149 | $67,114 |
| 2023 | $487,366 | $38,003 | $66,785 | $64,000 | 12 | $64,000 | $35,218 | $57,049 |
| 2022 | $516,148 | $86,152 | $78,750 | $77,000 | 14 | $77,067 | $84,469 | $59,120 |
| 2021 | $508,746 | $35,698 | $71,821 | $70,480 | 13 | $70,517 | $34,394 | $64,955 |
| 2020 | $544,869 | $28,640 | $89,188 | $77,680 | 10 | — | $17,169 | $52,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sanford N and Judith Robinson reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include engaging students in challenging and inspiring learning (Winchester Thurston School); developing academic and vocational potential for young adults with autism (Hidden Wings); supporting young adult cancer survivors and co-survivors (Young Adult Survivors United); producing theater (Quantum Theatre); and providing residential, health, and home-care services to older adults (Jewish Association on Aging).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $53,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest grants were $30,000 to United Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, $8,000 to Winchester Thurston School, and $6,000 to Chabad of Squirrel Hill. Other grants included $3,000 to Hidden Wings, $2,500 to United Jewish Federation - Holocaust Center, $1,500 to Young Adult Survivors United, and $1,000 each to American Technion Society and Quantum Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith Robinson, David Robinson, and Heather Robinson as directors.
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sanford N and Judith Robinson
How much does The Sanford N and Judith Robinson give each year?
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson gave $54K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 12 grants.
What is The Sanford N and Judith Robinson's typical grant size?
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,375, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sanford N and Judith Robinson give grants?
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (7 grants).
Does The Sanford N and Judith Robinson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Sanford N and Judith Robinson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (8 grants).
Who are The Sanford N and Judith Robinson's largest grantees?
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson's largest 2025 grantees include United Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($30,000), Winchester Thurston School ($8,000) and Chabad of Squirrel Hill ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sanford N and Judith Robinson?
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson reported $619K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sanford N and Judith Robinson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sanford N and Judith Robinson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sanford N and Judith Robinson's EIN?
The Sanford N and Judith Robinson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3552453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sanford N and Judith Robinson 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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