How to apply
A written proposal stating the purpose of the contribution Contact: Carol Robinson Director, Po Box 5252, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4126611200 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 129 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Greater PghPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $45K |
| Jewish Federation of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Religious | $35K |
| Jewish Federation of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Religious | $30K |
| Southern Alleghenies Museum of ArtAltoona, PA | 1/2 general operating and 1/2 support of donald m robinson biennial | $25K |
| JdcNew York, NY | Capital campaign support of building in jerusalem | $20K |
| Western Pa ConservancyPittsburgh, PA | Nature conservation | $20K |
| Jewish Family & Community Service of PghPittsburgh, PA | Human services | $20K |
| Eye and Ear FoundationPittsburgh, PA | Research | $15K |
| Jewish Family & Community Service of PghPittsburgh, PA | Human services | $15K |
| Tree of Life CongregationPittsburgh, PA | Religion | $15K |
| Jewish Federation of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Religious | $15K |
| Winchester ThurstonPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $13K |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DC | Educational | $12K |
| Greater Pgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PA | Food bank | $12K |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC | Educational | $10K |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support FundNew York, NY | Educational | $10K |
| Winchester ThurstonPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $10K |
| Women's Center & Shelter of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Victim's services, domestic violence shelter | $10K |
| American Friends of Leket IsraelTeaneck, NJ | Food bank | $10K |
| Jewish Assistance FundPittsburgh, PA | Human services | $10K |
| Secure Community NetworkChicago, IL | Educational | $10K |
| Tree of Life IncPittsburgh, PA | Religious | $10K |
| 412 Food Rescue IncPittsburgh, PA | General operating | $9,000 |
| Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $8,000 |
| 412 Friends of ZahalPittsburgh, PA | Human services | $7,500 |
| Eradicate Hate Global SummitPittsburgh, PA | In support of global summit | $7,500 |
| GaspPittsburgh, PA | Environmental | $7,500 |
| PennfuturePittsburgh, PA | Environmental | $7,500 |
| City TheatrePittsburgh, PA | Arts education | $7,500 |
| Classrooms Without BordersPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association of PghPittsburgh, PA | Financial counseling | $7,500 |
| Hillel Jewish University CenterPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural HistoryPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Congregation Poale ZedeckPittsburgh, PA | Pledge payment in support of emergency egress tower | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural TrustPittsburgh, PA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyPittsburgh, PA | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Propel Schools FoundationPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western PaPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Health CenterPittsburgh, PA | Health care | $5,000 |
| Allegheny County Parks FoundationPittsburgh, PA | Restoration | $5,000 |
| Jewish Residential ServicesPittsburgh, PA | Mental health administration | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western PaPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Health CenterPittsburgh, PA | Health care | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Center of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Rauh Jewish History Program & ArchivesPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Center of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $4,000 |
| East End Cooperative MinistryPittsburgh, PA | Human services | $4,000 |
| North Hills Community OutreachAllison Park, PA | Emergency assistance | $4,000 |
| South Hills Interfaith MovementBethel Park, PA | Interfaith coalitions | $4,000 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PA | Food bank | $3,500 |
| HearthGlenshaw, PA | Human services | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL | Advocacy | $3,000 |
| Am Committee for the Weizmann InstNew York, NY | Research | $2,500 |
| Homeless Children's Education FundPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $2,500 |
| NPRBaltimore, MD | Educational | $2,500 |
| PBS FoundationArlington, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| WesaPittsburgh, PA | Information | $2,500 |
| Wqed MultimediaPittsburgh, PA | Educational | $2,500 |
By state: Pennsylvania 104 · New York 7 · District of Columbia 4 · Illinois 2 · New Jersey 1 · California 3
About this foundation
Donald and Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Donald M Robinson, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Donald and Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A written proposal stating the purpose of the contribution Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Donald and Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $656K across 129 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Donald and Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (104 grants), New York (7 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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