Private foundation · EIN 94-2911318 · San Mateo, California

J H Robbins Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $156K total, median $5,000. 97% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$156K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
97%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.0M

How to apply

Purpose of organization, recent financial statements, exemption letter. Contact: Linda K Hoffman, C/O Jh Robbins Foundation 503, San Mateo, Ca, 6503449278 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
CASA of San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CAGeneral support$10K
Mills Peninsula Hospital FoundationBurlingame, CAGeneral support$10K
Peninsula Family ServiceSan Mateo, CAGereral support$10K
Police Athletic LeagueSan Mateo, CAGereral support$10K
Samaritan HouseSan Mateo, CAGereral support$10K
San Mateo County Health FoundationSan Mateo, CAGereral support$10K
HiphousingSan Mateo, CAGereral supportgereral support$7,500
Boys & Girls Club of the CoastsideHalf Moon Bay, CAGeneral support$5,000
Ca Highway Patrol 9-11 FoundationFullerton, CAGeneral support$5,000
Credo High FoundationRohnert Park, CAGeneral support$5,000
Foster City VillageFoster City, CAGereral support$5,000
George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CAGereral support$5,000
Homework CentralSan Mateo, CAGereral support$5,000
Kainos Home & Training CenterRedwood City, CAGereral support$5,000
KaraPalo Alto, CAGereral support$5,000
Lucile Packard Children's HospitalPalo Alto, CAGereral support$5,000
Mission Hospice & Home CareSan Mateo, CAGeneral support$5,000
Moving ForwardNapa, CAGereral support$5,000
ParcaBurlingame, CAGeneral support$5,000
PuentePescadero, CAGereral support$5,000
Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Nateo, CAGereral support$5,000
SolmateoBurlingame, CAGereral support$5,000
Asu Foundation (gammage)Tempe, AZGeneral support$2,500
Marley's MuttsTehachapi, CAGeneral support$2,500
The Resource Connection Food BankSan Andreas, CAGereral support$2,000
Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$1,000
Marine HumaneNovato, CAGeneral support$1,000
Meals on Wheels of MontereyPacific Grove, CAGereral support$1,000
Peninsula Humane SocietyBurlingame, CAGereral support$1,000
SPCA of MontereyMonterey, CAGereral support$1,000
Pacific Repertory TheatreCarmel, CAGereral support$1,000

By state: California 30 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

J H Robbins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Mateo, California, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 J H Robbins Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Purpose of organization, recent financial statements, exemption letter. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does J H Robbins Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $156K across 31 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does J H Robbins Foundation give?

California (30 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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