Roberson Museum and Science Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Roberson Museum and Science Center?
Roberson Museum and Science Center is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main ($500K), The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc ($159K), Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M 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 |
| Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn | $145,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| George a and Margaret MEE Charitable | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| BGM Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Roberson Foundation | $75,893 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| 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 Link Foundation | $2,300 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| 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 $653K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $653K.
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 | Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker | HVAC UPGRADES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $85,000 |
| 2025 | Roger Kresge Foundation Inc | CLASSROOM ZONE REHABILITATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Roberson Foundation | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $37,974 |
| 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 |
| 2025 | The Link Foundation | Education | $250 |
| 2024 | Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $60,000 |
| 2024 | The Roberson Foundation | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO | $37,919 |
| 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 Link Foundation | Education | $2,050 |
| 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 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Roberson Museum and Science Center?
Roberson Museum and Science Center is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main ($500K), The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc ($159K), Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M 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 $1.4M in grants to Roberson Museum and Science Center across 32 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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