Private foundation · EIN 20-2450537 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bruce G and Mary a Robert Family Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $24K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$24K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Bank of Northern IndianaSouth Bend, INFood 4 Kids Backpack Program and the School Lunches program$5,000
Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Food Bank of Northern IndianaSouth Bend, INGeneral & Unrestricted$2,506
National Public Radio IncBaltimore, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Public Broadcasting ServiceArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Sherwood Forestry ServiceSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Parrish Art Museum IncWater Mill, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,200
New York Botanical GardenBronx, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Frick CollectionNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$750

By state: California 3 · Indiana 2 · New York 3 · Maryland 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Bruce G and Mary a Robert Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Bruce G and Mary a Robert Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Bruce G and Mary a Robert Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $24K across 11 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Bruce G and Mary a Robert Family Foundation Inc give?

California (3 grants), Indiana (2 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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