Private foundation · EIN 20-4630877 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robertson Foundation for Government 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $340K total, median $599. 80% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$340K
Median grant
$599
Stays in DC
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 6 of 20 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
U of Marylandschool of Public PolicyCollege Park, MDRobertson Fellows$128K
Texas A&m - ScowcroftbushCollege Station, TXRobertson Fellows$95K
Maxwell SchoolSyracuse, NYRobertson Fellows$85K
UCSD (gps)LA Jolla, CARobertson Fellows$13K
ApsiaWashington, DCInternational relations and grad school diversity$7,500
Blacks in Government IncWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000

By state: Maryland 1 · Texas 1 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 16 · California 1

About this foundation

Robertson Foundation for Government Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Withumsmithbrown Cpas, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Robertson Foundation for Government Inc 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 Robertson Foundation for Government Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $340K across 20 grants, a median of $599.

Where does Robertson Foundation for Government Inc give?

Maryland (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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