Private foundation · EIN 54-6362175 · Midlothian, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Anne Carter Robins and Walter R Robins Jr 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: 41 grants paid, $755K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$755K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kassunga Mission InitiativeNorth Chesterfld, VAMultipurpose Hall at St. Teresa Learning Center$50K
Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsRichmond, VATeacher Professional Devepoment$50K
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (formerly Virginia Historical Society)Richmond, VACommonwealth History and Civics Lab (one of five instalmments)$50K
Bon Secours Richmond Health Care FoundationRichmond, VARappahannock General Hospital Campaign$40K
Fetch a CureRichmond, VACancer Treatments and Pet Loss Support Group$40K
Southwest Virginia Public Education Foundation IncWise, VASummer Institute K-12 for Biodiversity at UVA College at Wise$40K
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation (wwpl)Staunton, VACapital Campaign, Endowment, Exhibits, and Operations$40K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of RichmondRichmond, VACapital Campaign$25K
Crossover Healthcare MinistryRichmond, VACapital Campaign$25K
Sheltering Arms FoundationGlen Allen, VABon Air Therapy and Aquatics Center$25K
George C Marshall FoundationLexington, VAExterior Door Restoration and Restoration and Renovation of the Front Entrance$20K
Maymont FoundationRichmond, VARestore Swan Room ($10,000) and General Operating Support ($10,000)$20K
World Pediatric ProjectRichmond, VA25th Anniversary Programs$20K
Chesterfield Henrico CASA IncRichmond, VASupport Abused and Neglected Children$15K
Elijah House AcademyRichmond, VAScholarships$15K
Library of Virginia FoundationRichmond, VAArt Collection Preservation$15K
Preservation VirginiaRichmond, VAParking Lot Improvements at Scotchtown$15K
Richmond Animal LeagueRichmond, VAMedical Care For Animals$15K
St Joseph's VillaRichmond, VAFlagler Housing and Homeless Services$15K
The Virginia Foundation for Independent CollegesRichmond, VABrighter Future Scholarship Fund$15K
Virginia War Memorial Educational FoundationRichmond, VAExhibit: Decisive Victory: Operation Desert Storm$15K
Richmond Kiwanis FoundationRichmond, VACarver Literacy Project$15K
Children's Hospital FoundationRichmond, VAFamily Resource Center$10K
Children's Museum of RichmondRichmond, VAChesterfield Museum$10K
Commonwealth Catholic CharitiesRichmond, VAEdward Smith Building Fund$10K
Fore Children (virginia State Golf Association Foundation)Midlothian, VAGolf Scholarships For Under Served Children; Independence Golf Course Camp/Activities$10K
Friends of Hollywood CemeteryRichmond, VAFence Repairs & Trees$10K
Peter Paul RvaRichmond, VAYouth Program Capital Campaign$10K
Richmond Friends of the HomelessMoseley, VACharitable Support of Underserved Children$10K
Richmond Performing Arts AllianceRichmond, VABrightLights Education Initiatives$10K
Sacred Heart CenterRichmond, VAHispanic Adult Education and College Program$10K
St John's Church FoundationRichmond, VAEducation Programs$10K
The Read CenterRichmond, VAOperational Support$10K
The ValentineRichmond, VAValentine Moment Campaign$10K
Vcu - Institute for Contemporary ArtRichmond, VALevels Up Academy$10K
Visual Arts Center of RichmondRichmond, VAOperational Support$10K
YMCA of Greater RichmondRichmond, VAOut-of-School Programs$10K
Northstar AcademyGlen Allen, VATrack and Activity Field Construction$10K
The Doorways (formerly Hospital Hospitality House Inc)Richmond, VAFamily Access Program$5,000
Coal Pit Learning CenterGlen Allen, VAEarly Childhood Education$5,000
Make-A-Wish Greater VirginiaRichmond, VASupport a Wish$5,000

About this foundation

The Anne Carter Robins and Walter R Robins Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Midlothian, Virginia, administered in care of Bank of America N a 055000151696, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 The Anne Carter Robins and Walter R Robins Jr 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 The Anne Carter Robins and Walter R Robins Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $755K across 41 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The Anne Carter Robins and Walter R Robins Jr Foundation give?

Virginia (41 grants), per its latest filing.

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