Private foundation · EIN 04-3522054 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Roberts Family 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: 12 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $4,560. 67% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$2.5M
Median grant
$4,560
Stays in MA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$54M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Harvard Business SchoolCambridge, MAHbs roberts family undergraduate technology innovation fellowship fund$1.3M
Harvard Business SchoolCambridge, MAHbs roberts family undergraduate technology innovation fellowship fund$759K
Harvard Business SchoolCambridge, MAHbs roberts family undergraduate technology innovation fellowship fund$220K
Harvard Business SchoolCambridge, MAHbs roberts family undergraduate technology innovation fellowship fund$168K
Revolutionary SpacesBoston, MAUnrestricted$10K
Pan-Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAUnrestricted$8,080
Gary Sinise FoundationNashville, TNUnrestricted$1,040
St Edwards Catholic ChurchPalm Beach, FLUnrestricted$1,040
PrincetonPrinceton, NJUnrestricted$1,000
St Andrews By the SeaHyannis Port, MAUnrestricted$1,000
Flow Thru Charitable Contributions - Point Olema PshipsBoston, MAUnrestricted$262
Success AcademyNew York, NYUnrestricted$103

By state: Massachusetts 8 · Tennessee 1 · Florida 1 · New Jersey 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Roberts Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Paul McCoy, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Family 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 Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 12 grants, a median of $4,560.

Where does Roberts Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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