The Robinson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-6207354
Foundation Overview
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, The Robinson Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $660,002 to organizations in Michigan, Maine and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $16,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 36 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 18% in California and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Irvine (56%), Newport Beach (28%), Santa Ana (16%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Robinson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $2,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | $2,500 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Community Paramedicine | 2023 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $1,500 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Reduced Fee Dental | 2023 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Feeding The Hungry | 2023 |
| Families Forward | $3,600 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $3,700 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Funding Education Needs | 2023 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Programs And Services | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $16,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Distribution | 2023 |
| Hopewell Cancer Support Inc | $1,500 | Brooklandville, MD, US | Virtual Supportive Programs | 2023 |
| Friendship Place | $10,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | $3,000 | Camden, ME, US | Lifeflight Covid-19 | 2023 |
| The Family Effect | $1,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Circle Of Friends Program | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Emergency Food Box Program | 2023 |
| End Hunger In Calvert County | $4,000 | Huntingtown, MD, US | Food Distribution Program | 2023 |
| Release Recovery Foundation Inc | $1,000 | New York City, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc | $2,500 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Smart Breakfast Smart Kids | 2023 |
| Bethlehem Inn | $3,700 | Bend, OR, US | Transforming Lives | 2023 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $2,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | $2,500 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Community Paramedicine | 2023 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $1,500 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Reduced Fee Dental | 2023 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Feeding The Hungry | 2023 |
| Families Forward | $3,600 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $3,700 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Funding Education Needs | 2023 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Programs And Services | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $16,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Distribution | 2023 |
| Hopewell Cancer Support Inc | $1,500 | Brooklandville, MD, US | Virtual Supportive Programs | 2023 |
| Friendship Place | $10,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | $3,000 | Camden, ME, US | Lifeflight Covid-19 | 2023 |
| The Family Effect | $1,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Circle Of Friends Program | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Emergency Food Box Program | 2023 |
| End Hunger In Calvert County | $4,000 | Huntingtown, MD, US | Food Distribution Program | 2023 |
| Release Recovery Foundation Inc | $1,000 | New York City, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc | $2,500 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Smart Breakfast Smart Kids | 2023 |
| Bethlehem Inn | $3,700 | Bend, OR, US | Transforming Lives | 2023 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $2,400 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | $2,400 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Community Paramedicine | 2022 |
| Upstream Usa | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Support | 2022 |
| N Street Village | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $2,300 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Reduced Fee Dental | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Feeding The Hungry | 2022 |
| Families Forward | $3,600 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $3,700 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Funding Education Needs | 2022 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Programs And Services | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $16,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Distribution | 2022 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | $2,300 | Camden, ME, US | Lifeflight Covid-19 | 2022 |
| The Family Effect | $1,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Circle Of Friends Program | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of | $2,300 | Nashville, TN, US | Emergency Food Box Program | 2022 |
| End Hunger In Calvert County | $3,000 | Huntingtown, MD, US | Food Distribution Program | 2022 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Smart Breakfast Smart Kids | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Inn | $3,700 | Bend, OR, US | Transforming Lives | 2022 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $2,400 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | $2,400 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Community Paramedicine | 2022 |
| Upstream Usa | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Support | 2022 |
| N Street Village | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $2,300 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Reduced Fee Dental | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Feeding The Hungry | 2022 |
| Families Forward | $3,600 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $3,700 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Funding Education Needs | 2022 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Programs And Services | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $16,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Distribution | 2022 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | $2,300 | Camden, ME, US | Lifeflight Covid-19 | 2022 |
| The Family Effect | $1,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Circle Of Friends Program | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of | $2,300 | Nashville, TN, US | Emergency Food Box Program | 2022 |
| End Hunger In Calvert County | $3,000 | Huntingtown, MD, US | Food Distribution Program | 2022 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Smart Breakfast Smart Kids | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Inn | $3,700 | Bend, OR, US | Transforming Lives | 2022 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $2,400 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | $2,400 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Community Paramedicine | 2022 |
| Upstream Usa | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Support | 2022 |
| N Street Village | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $2,300 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Reduced Fee Dental | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Feeding The Hungry | 2022 |
| Families Forward | $3,600 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $3,700 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Funding Education Needs | 2022 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Programs And Services | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $16,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Distribution | 2022 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | $2,300 | Camden, ME, US | Lifeflight Covid-19 | 2022 |
| The Family Effect | $1,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Circle Of Friends Program | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of | $2,300 | Nashville, TN, US | Emergency Food Box Program | 2022 |
| End Hunger In Calvert County | $3,000 | Huntingtown, MD, US | Food Distribution Program | 2022 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Smart Breakfast Smart Kids | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Inn | $3,700 | Bend, OR, US | Transforming Lives | 2022 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $4,500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2021 |
| Shepherd's Clinic | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Prescription Program | 2021 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $5,000 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Reduced Fee Dental | 2021 |
| Philabundance | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Feeding The Hungry | 2021 |
| Orange County United Way | $2,500 | Irvine, CA, US | Face 2024 | 2021 |
| Families Forward | $3,700 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $3,600 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Funding Education Needs | 2021 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Parkinsons Disease Research | 2021 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Programs And Services | 2021 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Distribution | 2021 |
| Hopewell Cancer Support Inc | $1,000 | Brooklandville, MD, US | Virtual Supportive Programs | 2021 |
| Friendship Place | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | $2,000 | Camden, ME, US | Lifeflight Covid-19 | 2021 |
| End Hunger In Calvert County | $4,000 | Huntingtown, MD, US | Food Distribution Program | 2021 |
| Bethlehem Inn | $3,700 | Bend, OR, US | Transforming Lives | 2021 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $3,500 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Reduced Fee Dental | 2020 |
| Philabundance | $5,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Feeding The Hungry | 2020 |
| Presbyterian Church Usa | $5,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Bmpc Tutoring Program | 2020 |
| Orange County United Way | $2,500 | Irvine, CA, US | Face 2024 | 2020 |
| Families Forward | $3,300 | Irvine, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $3,300 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Funding Education Needs | 2020 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Parkinsons Disease Research | 2020 |
| Harper Creek High School | $2,300 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Zoo School | 2020 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $2,200 | Baltimore, MD, US | Programs And Services | 2020 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Distribution | 2020 |
| Family Promise Inc | $2,500 | Summit, NJ, US | Materials To Train Support | 2020 |
| Hopewell Cancer Support Inc | $2,200 | Brooklandville, MD, US | Virtual Supportive Programs | 2020 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | $3,400 | Camden, ME, US | Lifeflight Covid-19 | 2020 |
| The Family Effect | $2,300 | Greenville, SC, US | Program For | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of | $3,300 | Nashville, TN, US | Feeding Nashville | 2020 |
| End Hunger In Calvert County | $5,000 | Huntingtown, MD, US | Food Distribution Program | 2020 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Smart Breakfast Smart Kids | 2020 |
| Bethlehem Inn | $3,400 | Bend, OR, US | Transforming Lives | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of | $3,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | High School Bigs | 2018 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $3,667 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2018 |
| Families Forward | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Affordable Housing | 2018 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $7,334 | Baltimore, MD, US | Hrm Continuum Of Services | 2018 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | National Choreographers | 2018 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $6,534 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Dental Program & Neducak | 2018 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | $2,400 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Emt Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Orange County United Way | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Face 2024 | 2018 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | $2,400 | Camden, ME, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Discovery Science Ctr Of Orange Co | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $3,667 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of | $3,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | High School Bigs | 2017 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $3,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2017 |
| Families Forward | $3,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Affordable Housing | 2017 |
| Hopewell Cancer Support Inc | $1,500 | Brooklandville, MD, US | Kids/teen Bereavement | 2017 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $3,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Hrm Continuum Of Services | 2017 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | National Choreographers | 2017 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $6,000 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Dental Program & Neducak | 2017 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | $2,500 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Emt Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Northwestern University Settlement | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rowe Elementary School | 2017 |
| Orange County United Way | $6,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Face 2024 | 2017 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | The Kids Cafe Program | 2017 |
| The Lighthouse Foundation | $2,500 | Camden, ME, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Discovery Science Ctr Of Orange Co | $3,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Farestart | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Children's Aid Society | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| American National Red Cross | $3,000 | Boone, IA, US | Hurricane Harvey - Houston | 2017 |
| The Family Effect | $3,000 | Greenville, SC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | $3,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of | $5,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | High School Bigs | 2016 |
| Binder Park Zoological Society | $5,600 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Educational Programs | 2016 |
| Families Forward | $5,500 | Irvine, CA, US | Affordable Housing | 2016 |
| Hopewell Cancer Support Inc | $2,000 | Brooklandville, MD, US | Kids/teen Bereavement | 2016 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Hrm Continuum Of Services | 2016 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | National Choreographers | 2016 |
| Island Health & Wellness Fdn | $12,000 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Dental Program & Neducak | 2016 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | $2,000 | Deer Isle, ME, US | Emt Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Northwestern University Settlement | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rowe Elementary School | 2016 |
| Orange County United Way | $6,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Face 2024 | 2016 |
| Thevillage | $5,000 | Rosemont, PA, US | Vehicle Purchase | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Hunger Relief Initiatives | 2016 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of | $2,900 | Nashville, TN, US | The Kids Cafe Program | 2016 |
| Shepherd's Clinic | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Prescription Program | 2016 |
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| EIN | 23-6207354 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 116 ALLEGHENY CENTER MALL P8YB3502L Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5333 |
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| Trustee | Pnc Bank N A |
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Forms 990-PF
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