The Robertson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 05-0481538
Foundation Overview
Based in Providence, RI, The Robertson Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $1,713,509 to organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $15 to $70,000, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 27 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
42% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in New Bedford (52%), South Dartmouth (14%), Westborough (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 26% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Robertson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttonwood Park Zoo Society | $100 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | $50,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | $2,500 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Design Art Technology Massachusetts | $22,300 | New Bedford, MA, US | Arts Outreach | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Foundation For West Africa | $1,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Education Programs | 2023 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2023 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $100 | Merrifield, VA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| New Eng First Amendment Coalition | $15,000 | Westborough, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| New York Yatch Club Foundation | $350 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $18 | Bellingham, WA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Our Sisters School | $5,850 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Parkinsons's Foundation | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of So New Eng | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Public's Radio | $20,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Se Mass Agricultural Partnership | $100 | East Wareham, MA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| The Metropolitian Museum Of Art | $110 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| The Newford Bedford Light | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| The Tomorrow Fund | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Education | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2023 |
| Waterfire Providence | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Arts Support | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Zeiterion Performing Arts Center | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoo Society | $250 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | $50,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | $2,500 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Datma | $23,700 | New Bedford, MA, US | Arts Outreach | 2022 |
| Foundation For West Africa | $1,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Education Programs | 2022 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| The Newford Bedford Light | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| New Eng First Amendment Coalition | $15,000 | Westborough, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Our Sisters School | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of So New Eng | $30,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Rhode Island Public Radio | $20,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Se Mass Agricultural Partnership | $100 | East Wareham, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Waterfire Providence | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Arts Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Livestock Institute | $1,000 | Westport, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Zeiterion Theater | $2,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Loon Preservation Committee | $100 | Moultonborough, NH, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| National Audubon Society | $20 | New York, NY, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $35 | Washington, DC, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $55 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoo Society | $250 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | $50,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | $2,500 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Datma | $23,700 | New Bedford, MA, US | Arts Outreach | 2022 |
| Foundation For West Africa | $1,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Education Programs | 2022 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| The Newford Bedford Light | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| New Eng First Amendment Coalition | $15,000 | Westborough, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Our Sisters School | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of So New Eng | $30,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Rhode Island Public Radio | $20,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Se Mass Agricultural Partnership | $100 | East Wareham, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Waterfire Providence | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Arts Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Livestock Institute | $1,000 | Westport, MA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Zeiterion Theater | $2,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Loon Preservation Committee | $100 | Moultonborough, NH, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| National Audubon Society | $20 | New York, NY, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $35 | Washington, DC, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $55 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Allens Pond Convservation | $25,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoo Society | $250 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | $25,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | $2,500 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Datma | $15,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Arts Outreach | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Foundation For West Africa | $1,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Education Programs | 2021 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | $21,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| The Newford Bedford Light | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| New Eng First Amendment Coalition | $15,000 | Westborough, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $25 | Lander, WY, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Our Sisters School | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of So New Eng | $25,100 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Rhode Island Public Radio | $40,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Se Mass Agricultural Partnership | $100 | East Wareham, MA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $15 | Arlington, VA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Waterfire Providence | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Arts Support | 2021 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Allens Pond Convservation | $50,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoo Society | $500 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | $2,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | $10,000 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Datma | $25,125 | New Bedford, MA, US | Arts Outreach | 2020 |
| Foundation For West Africa | $1,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Education Programs | 2020 |
| Loyd Center | $100 | Dartmouth, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| New Eng First Amendment Coalition | $15,000 | Westborough, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Our Sisters School | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of So New Eng | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Se Mass Agricultural Partnership | $100 | East Wareham, MA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $15 | Arlington, VA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Trinity Rep Company | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community And Arts Support | 2020 |
| Waterfire Providence | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Arts Support | 2020 |
| Amos House | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | $50,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | $10,000 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Environmental Preservation | 2018 |
| Common Cause | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Community Prep School | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Education | 2018 |
| Datma | $32,766 | New Bedford, MA, US | Arts Outreach | 2018 |
| Foundation For West Africa | $1,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Education Programs | 2018 |
| Immigrants Assistance Center | $40 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Livestock Institute Of Sene | $10,000 | Westport, MA, US | Environmental Support | 2018 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Our Sisters School | $10,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Ri | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Ri Public Radio | $70,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Se Massachusetts Agri Partnership | $500 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Conservation | 2018 |
| Smithsonian | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Trinity Rep Company | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community And Arts Support | 2018 |
| United Way | $7,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Amos House | $750 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | $10,000 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Environmental Preservation | 2017 |
| Common Cause | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Se Mass | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Crossroads Ri | $250 | Providence, RI, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Dartmouth N'tl Resources | $50,000 | Dartmouth, MA, US | Environmental Preservation | 2017 |
| Foundation For West Africa | $1,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Education Programs | 2017 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Nativity Prep School | $5,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| New England First Amendment | $15,000 | Westborough, MA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Our Sisters School | $10,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Ri | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Providence Children's Museum | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Ri Public Radio | $70,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Risd Museum | $2,500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Save The Bay | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Environmental Support | 2017 |
| Se Massachusetts Agri Partnership | $250 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Conservation | 2017 |
| Tomorrow Fund | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Trinity Rep Company | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community And Arts Support | 2017 |
| United Way | $27,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Amos House | $750 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Community Prep School | $4,500 | Providence, RI, US | Educational Support | 2016 |
| Crossroads Ri | $250 | Providence, RI, US | Community Outreach | 2016 |
| Dartmouth N'tl Resources | $50,000 | Dartmouth, MA, US | Environmental Preservation | 2016 |
| Foundation For West Africa | $500 | Barrington, RI, US | Education Programs | 2016 |
| Global Wildlife Conservation | $250 | Austin, TX, US | Conservation | 2016 |
| Lloyd Center For The Environment | $1,000 | Dartmouth, MA, US | Conservation | 2016 |
| Marilyn Snow House Foundation | $75 | Dartmouth, MA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| New England First Amendment | $15,000 | Westborough, MA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Newport Museum | $17,500 | Newport, RI, US | Costs "of Water And Bone" | 2016 |
| Our Sisters School | $10,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Ri | $27,500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Providence Performing Arts | $2,500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Ri Public Radio | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Ri Zoological Society | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Save The Bay | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Environmental Support | 2016 |
| Se Massachusetts Agri Partnership | $250 | South Dartmouth, MA, US | Conservation | 2016 |
| Trinity Rep Company | $28,500 | Providence, RI, US | Community And Arts Support | 2016 |
| United Way | $27,000 | Providence, RI, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Waterfire Providence | $1,000 | Provicence, RI, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Wrni | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Public Radio Support | 2016 |
| Jocelin Hamblett | $-2,632 | Providence, RI, US | Reimburse Non-charitable Portion | 2016 |
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| EIN | 05-0481538 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1 FINANCIAL PLZ STE 2200 Providence, RI 02903-2448 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Robertson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres Trs Dir | Jocelin G Hamblett |
|---|---|
| Secrty & Dir | Christopher S Hamblett |
| Director | A Max Kohlenberg |
Forms 990-PF
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