Roberson Museum and Science Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Roberson Museum and Science Center?
Roberson Museum and Science Center is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main ($500K), The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc ($159K), George a and Margaret MEE Charitable ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Roberson Museum and Science Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main | $500,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc | $159,192 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| George a and Margaret MEE Charitable | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| BGM Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn | $85,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Roger Kresge Foundation Inc | $70,000 | 2 | 2019–2025 |
| Shamrock Six Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $11,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $8,100 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) | $6,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Boyea Family Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ahearn Foundation (PFD) | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| JM McDonald Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Preservation League of New York State | $3,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation | $1,550 | 1 | 2023 |
| Raymond Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $515K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $515K.
What grants has Roberson Museum and Science Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $250,000 |
| 2025 | BGM Foundation | SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $85,000 |
| 2025 | Roger Kresge Foundation Inc | CLASSROOM ZONE REHABILITATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Shamrock Six Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Boyea Family Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ahearn Foundation (PFD) | GENRAL FUNDING OF MODEL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc | ARTS & CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) | General Fund | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond Foundation | DONATION | $750 |
| 2023 | George a and Margaret MEE Charitable | TO FUND ELEVATOR UPGRADES. | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | $115,392 |
| 2023 | The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) | General Fund | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The William G Pomeroy Foundation | NATIONAL REGISTER MARKER | $1,550 |
| 2023 | Raymond Foundation | SPONSORSHIP DONATION | $250 |
| 2022 | Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc | PROVIDE CRITICAL UPDATES TO THE MUSEUM'S TWO ELEVATORS. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,100 |
| 2022 | The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) | General Fund | $2,000 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc | PLANETARIUM UPGRADES AND OTHER SUPPORT | $11,200 |
| 2021 | JM McDonald Foundation Inc | Updating and Upgrading Roberson's Planetarium | $3,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc | OPERATING EXPENSES | $6,000 |
| 2019 | Roger Kresge Foundation Inc | UPDATING & UPGRADING HAUDENOSAUNEE: PEOPLE OF THE LOGHOUSE EXHIBIT | $20,000 |
| 2019 | The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc | EXHIBIT AND UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS | $16,600 |
| 2019 | Preservation League of New York State | BUILDING CONDITION SURVEY | $3,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Roberson Museum and Science Center?
Roberson Museum and Science Center is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main ($500K), The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc ($159K), George a and Margaret MEE Charitable ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Roberson Museum and Science Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Roberson Museum and Science Center's largest funder?
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main is the largest recorded funder of Roberson Museum and Science Center, with $500K across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Roberson Museum and Science Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Roberson Museum and Science Center across 26 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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