Private foundation · EIN 77-6238653 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth N Robb Charitable 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: 3 grants paid, $515K total, median $206K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$515K
Median grant
$206K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yale University Attn Katy KopetzNew Haven, CTGeneral$206K
Wilson College of Chambersburg Attn Dir of Adv Srvcs & StewardshipChambersburg, PAGeneral$206K
River Valley Health Foundation Inc Attn Cynthia MorrisonWheeling, WVGeneral$103K

By state: Connecticut 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth N Robb Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Bank One Trust Company Na, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Elizabeth N Robb Charitable 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 Elizabeth N Robb Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $515K across 3 grants, a median of $206K.

Where does Elizabeth N Robb Charitable Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), West Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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