Private foundation · EIN 01-0549309 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Roberts Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $933K total, median $88K. 20% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$933K
Median grant
$88K
Stays in CA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.7M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Scripps Health FoundationLA Jolla, CATo fund the recipient's operating budget$200K
Friends of Schuykill River Park - Co GeneralPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$163K
Rebuilding Together PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$150K
Project HomePhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$100K
Las PatronaLA Jolla, CATo fund the recipient's operating budget$100K
The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation Co Simone GordonFort Lee, NJTo fund the recipient's operating budget$75K
Friends of Schuykill River Park - Co Lage Dog ParkPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$63K
Friends of Schuykill River Park - Co Small Dog ParkPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$63K
The Penn Fund Co Daniel Roberts University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$10K
The Penn Fund Co Diane Roberts University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$10K

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · California 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Roberts Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Diane Roberts, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Roberts Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Roberts Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $933K across 10 grants, a median of $88K.

Where does Roberts Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), California (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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