Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr

Foundation · Grantmaker Saint Augustine, FL EIN: 59-7083244

Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Saint Augustine, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $277K.

Key facts about Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr

EIN: 59-7083244
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $44,000
Grants made (2024): 13
Average grant: $3,385
Median grant: $1,500
New grantees (estimate): 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024)
Total assets: $1,000,188
Primary geography: Florida (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr's 13 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (77%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Augustine, FL (9 grants). None of its 13 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programsupport" (7 grants) and "Program Support" (6 grants).

Is Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr open to new grantees?

38%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.

62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 159% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

+28.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$44K

-11.1% YoY

Grant Count

-7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-4.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $34K (77%)

California $10K (23%)

Share of all 13 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Florida

Cities

Saint AugustineJacksonvilleClaremontGainesvilleHastingHastings

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,000,188	$776,066	$828,973
Revenue	$285,403	$7,224	$95,703
Expenses	$61,281	$60,055	$57,519
Qualifying Distributions	$49,461	$54,483	$50,623
Net Investment Income	$277,439	$29,754	$90,059
Distributable Amount	$50,505	$51,916	$53,128

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

69 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Harvey Mudd College ($10,000), Cathedral Basilica ($10,000), Alpha-Omega Miracle Home ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE Claremont, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
CATHEDRAL BASILICA St Augustine, FL	PROGRAMSUPPORT	$10,000
ALPHA-OMEGA MIRACLE HOME St Augustine, FL	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
WOMENS EXCHANGE OF ST AUGUSTINE Saint Augustine, FL	PROGRAMSUPPORT	$2,500
SAFE PET RESCUE St Augustine, FL	PROGRAMSUPPORT	$2,000
THE LORD'S TEMPLE MINISTRY Hasting, FL	PROGRAMSUPPORT	$2,000
SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH St Augustine, FL	PROGRAMSUPPORT	$1,500
ST FRANCIS HOUSE St Augustine, FL	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,000
BAY MEADOWS JEHOVA WHITNESSES Jacksonville, FL	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,000
LEARN TO READ ST JOHNS COUNTY St Augustine, FL	PROGRAMSUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John Sundeman	Trustee	2	$7,800

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr?

Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Saint Augustine, FL. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr?

As of 2024, Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr holds $1.0M in total assets with $285K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $44K in 2024.

Where does Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr operate?

Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr has awarded grants in California, Florida.

What size grants does Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr award?

In 2024, Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr awarded 13 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $51K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr's EIN?

Ward Elizabeth Robbins Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7083244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.