William a Robinson Private Foundation
William a Robinson Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Shreveport, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $213K. Net investment income was $69K.
William a Robinson Private Foundation at a glance
In short: William a Robinson Private Foundation gave $213K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,834
- +155.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,405
- +301.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,272,995
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William a Robinson Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Robinson Film Center ($130K). Together the top 7 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How William a Robinson Private Foundation gives
- Giving grew 460% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $213K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Film Center Shreveport, LA | Charitable Contribution | $130,250 |
| Robinson Rescue Shreveport, LA | Charitable Contribution | $32,084 |
| BFF of Desoto Animal Service Grand Cane, LA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Ce Byrd Shreveport, LA | Charitable Contributions | $15,000 |
| Louisiana Film Prize Foundation Shreveport, LA | Charitable Contribution | $10,500 |
| Independence Bowl Foundation Shreveport, LA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council Shreveport, LA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,272,995 | $270,727 | $274,874 | $212,834 | 7 | $215,384 | $68,918 | $107,758 |
| 2023 | $2,144,166 | $881,166 | $146,625 | $83,400 | 11 | $86,200 | $51,017 | $84,319 |
| 2022 | $1,231,951 | $318,872 | $101,076 | $56,000 | 8 | $96,325 | $25,519 | $58,924 |
| 2021 | $1,347,944 | $1,317,649 | $77,929 | $38,000 | 8 | $76,380 | $163,542 | $48,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a Robinson Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William a Robinson Private Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordon Roundtree
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
$9K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Kenneth Roberts
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
$9K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Steven White
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
$9K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Steven White Jr.
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
$9K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $14K, to Steven White (Trustee/Dire). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William a Robinson Private Foundation
How much does William a Robinson Private Foundation give each year?
William a Robinson Private Foundation gave $213K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 11 grants.
What is William a Robinson Private Foundation's typical grant size?
William a Robinson Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,405, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William a Robinson Private Foundation give grants?
William a Robinson Private Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (6 grants).
Who are William a Robinson Private Foundation's largest grantees?
William a Robinson Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Robinson Film Center ($130,250), Robinson Rescue ($32,084) and BFF of Desoto Animal Service ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William a Robinson Private Foundation?
William a Robinson Private Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William a Robinson Private Foundation?
William a Robinson Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Shreveport, LA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is William a Robinson Private Foundation's EIN?
William a Robinson Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1330321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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