Private foundation · EIN 30-6741677 · East Hartford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robin Ann Runser 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $250K total, median $75K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$250K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Diabetes AssociationArlington, VAUnrestricted general$75K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXUnrestricted general$75K
Loudoun Citizens for Social JusticeLeesburg, VAUnrestricted general$75K
Elder Abuse SolutionsNew York, NYUnrestricted general$25K

By state: Virginia 2 · Texas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Robin Ann Runser Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in East Hartford, Connecticut, administered in care of Alexandra Lio, tax-exempt since 2026. 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 Robin Ann Runser Foundation 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 Robin Ann Runser Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $250K across 4 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Robin Ann Runser Foundation give?

Virginia (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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