Private foundation · EIN 81-4284542 · Waterloo, Nebraska · Human services

Edward T Robinson Jr 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $610K total, median $25K. 50% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$610K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NE
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Partnership With Native AmericansAddison, TXGeneral purpose$150K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral purpose$100K
Masonic-Eastern Star Home for ChildFremont, NEGeneral purpose$50K
Boys and Girls Clubs of the MidlandOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$50K
Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MNGeneral purpose$50K
Boys Girls Clubs of the Leech LakesCass Lake, MNGeneral purpose$50K
Fremont Area Community FoundationFremont, NEAgnes robinson waterloo public library$25K
Children's Cancer Camps of NebraskaOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$25K
Camp Laugh a LotPin Ridge, SDGeneral purpose$25K
Roots to WingsArlington, NEGeneral purpose$20K
Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$20K
Saving Grace Perishable Food RescueOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$20K
Mewinzh Ondaadiziike Wi I GamingBemidji, MNGeneral purpose$15K
Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue IncCouncil Bluffs, IAGeneral purpose$10K

By state: Nebraska 7 · Texas 1 · Minnesota 3 · Florida 1 · South Dakota 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Edward T Robinson Jr Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waterloo, Nebraska, administered in care of Edward T Robinson, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Edward T Robinson Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Edward T Robinson Jr Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $610K across 14 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Edward T Robinson Jr Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (7 grants), Texas (1 grants), Minnesota (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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