Private foundation · EIN 81-2673844 · Woodland Hls, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Si Robin 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: 28 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $52K. 46% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$2.5M
Median grant
$52K
Stays in CA
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumHonolulu, HIMuseum$688K
Palm Springs Air Museum IncPalm Springs, CAMuseum$256K
Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumHonolulu, HIMuseum$164K
San Diego Air and Space MuseumSan Diego, CAMuseum$150K
Und Aerospace FoundationGrand Forks, NDGeneral operating support$142K
Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumHonolulu, HIMuseum$117K
Bob Hoover AcademySalinas, CATeaching$100K
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNMedical research$93K
Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CAMedical transportation$86K
Museum of Flight FoundationSeattle, WAMuseum$74K
Aero Club of Southern CaEl Segundo, CAGeneral operating support$74K
Reno Air Racing Association IncReno, NVGeneral operating support$60K
Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumHonolulu, HIMuseum$53K
Condor Squadron Officers AirmensVan Nuys, CAGeneral operating support$53K
Wings Over the RockiesDenver, COGeneral operating support$50K
Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumHonolulu, HIMuseum$47K
Aerospace Museum of CaliforniaMcClellan, CAMuseum$35K
Vintage Auto Racing AssociationChino Hills, CAMuseum$35K
Planes of Fame Air MuseumChino, CAMuseum$33K
Children's Hospital of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$33K
Aero Club of Southern CaliforniaEl Segundo, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversitDaytona Beach, FLEducation$25K
Und Aerospace FoundationGrand Forks, NDGeneral operating support$20K
Camarillo Wings AssociationCamarillo, CAGeneral operating support$20K
The Aopa FoundationFrederick, MDClasses$20K
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCMuseum$17K
Aviation Explorers IncSylmar, CAEducation$14K
Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TNCommunity outreach$10K

By state: Hawaii 5 · California 13 · North Dakota 2 · Tennessee 2 · Washington 1 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Si Robin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland Hls, California, administered in care of Seymour Robin, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Si Robin 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 Si Robin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.5M across 28 grants, a median of $52K.

Where does Si Robin Foundation give?

Hawaii (5 grants), California (13 grants), North Dakota (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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