Private foundation · EIN 64-6214992 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James T and Valeria B Robertson 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: 9 grants paid, $270K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$270K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rotary Club of Asheville-Biltmore FoundationAsheville, NCCART, Memory Care, Veterans Restoration Quarters (VRQ) and Manna Food Bank Funds Funds$100K
The Contributor IncNashville, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
St Giles ChapelAsheville, NCAnnual Gift Fund$35K
Rotary Club of Asheville-Biltmore FoundationAsheville, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
University of Memphis FoundationMemphis, TNHerff Trust Merit Scholarship Fund/STEM Research Classroom Building to be named The James T. and Valeria B. Robertson Foundation Fabricatio…$25K
Brevard Music Center IncorporatedBrevard, NCStudent Scholarship Fund$15K
Young Men Christian Association of Western North CAsheville, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
S HollandNashville, TNHardship Assistance Grant$4,728
S HollandNashville, TNHardship Assistance Grant$591

By state: North Carolina 5 · Tennessee 4

About this foundation

James T and Valeria B Robertson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 James T and Valeria B Robertson 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 James T and Valeria B Robertson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $270K across 9 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does James T and Valeria B Robertson Foundation give?

North Carolina (5 grants), Tennessee (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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