Private foundation · EIN 31-1535162 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robbins 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: 1 grants paid, $300K total, median $300K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$300K
Median grant
$300K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baylor UniversityWaco, TXChristian education$300K

About this foundation

Robbins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Gregory a Herbst, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Robbins 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 Robbins Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $300K across 1 grants, a median of $300K.

Where does Robbins Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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