Private foundation · EIN 41-6033422 · Wilton, Connecticut

Robins Family 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: 18 grants paid, $306K total, median $10K. 28% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$306K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CT
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
MS Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue IncDavie, FLCivic community$95K
Dr Ena Macricromwell Public SchoolsCromwell, CTCivic community$25K
Crossridge Welness Co St Bernards FoundationJonesboro, ARCivic community$20K
Dup 15 Q AllianceHighland Park, ILCivic/ community$20K
Foundation for Essential NeedsMinneapolis, MNCivic community$20K
Salvation ArmyHudson, NYCivic/ community$20K
Connecticut FoodshareWallingford, CTCivic community$12K
Pacer CenterBloomington, MNCivic community$12K
H O R S E of CtWashington, CTCivic community$10K
In the Company of FerretsZimmerman, MNCivic community$10K
Innocence ProjectNew York, NYCivic community$10K
Manes & Motions Unrestricted CareNew Britain, CTCivic community$10K
Mission Santa MariaWarren, NJCivic community$10K
Old Town Artisan StudioLA Quinta, CACivic/community$10K
Clinton FoundationNew York, NYCivic community$8,000
Twin Cities Habitat for HumanityMinneapolis, MNCivic community$7,500
University of Mn Foundation Raptor CenterMinneapolis, MNCivic community$5,000
American Museum of Tort LawWinsted, CTCivic community$1,500

By state: Florida 1 · Connecticut 5 · Minnesota 5 · New York 3 · Arkansas 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Robins Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilton, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 1958. 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 Robins Family 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 Robins Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $306K across 18 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Robins Family Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), Connecticut (5 grants), Minnesota (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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