Robins Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Robins Family Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 41-6033422
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilton, CT, Robins Family Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $991,250 to organizations in Connecticut, New York and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $61,000, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 18 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
42% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (50%), Stillwater (14%), Bloomington (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 178% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Robins Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wynne Yellow Jacket Foundation | $5,000 | Wynne, AK, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $13,000 | Hudson, NY, US | Civic/ Community | 2024 |
| Pacer Center | $10,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | $6,000 | La Quinta, CA, US | Civic/community | 2024 |
| Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $61,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Innocence Project | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $8,500 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| H O R S E Of Ct | $8,000 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Dup 15 Q Alliance | $20,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Civic/ Community | 2024 |
| Dr Ena Macricromwell Public Schools | $5,000 | Cromwell, CT, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation | $7,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Civic/community | 2024 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Civic/community | 2024 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $1,500 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Mission Santa Maria | $8,000 | Warren, NJ, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | $7,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Civic Community | 2024 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $1,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Dr Ena Macricromwell Public Schools | $1,500 | Cromwell, CT, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Dup 15 Q Alliance | $13,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Civic/ Community | 2023 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $6,750 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| H O R S E Of Ct | $3,250 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $7,000 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Innocence Project | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $21,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | $1,000 | La Quinta, CA, US | Civic/community | 2023 |
| Pacer Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $6,500 | Hudson, NY, US | Civic/ Community | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | $10,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Civic/community | 2023 |
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Civic/community | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $1,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Dr Ena Macricromwell Public Schools | $1,500 | Cromwell, CT, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Dup 15 Q Alliance | $13,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Civic/ Community | 2023 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $6,750 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| H O R S E Of Ct | $3,250 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $7,000 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Innocence Project | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $21,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | $1,000 | La Quinta, CA, US | Civic/community | 2023 |
| Pacer Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $6,500 | Hudson, NY, US | Civic/ Community | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2023 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | $10,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Civic/community | 2023 |
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Civic/community | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $1,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Clinton Foundation | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Dup 15 Q Alliance | $13,875 | Highland Park, IL, US | Civic/ Community | 2022 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $7,250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| H O R S E Of Ct | $3,250 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $8,875 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Innocence Project | $7,250 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | $1,500 | La Quinta, CA, US | Civic/community | 2022 |
| Pacer Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $7,500 | Hudson, NY, US | Civic/ Community | 2022 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Mwendo Congo (for Laissez L'afrique Vivre) | $1,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | Civic/community | 2022 |
| Mr Eric Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $20,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Dr Ena Macricromwell Public Schools | $1,500 | Cromwell, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $1,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Clinton Foundation | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Dup 15 Q Alliance | $13,875 | Highland Park, IL, US | Civic/ Community | 2022 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $7,250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| H O R S E Of Ct | $3,250 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $8,875 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Innocence Project | $7,250 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | $1,500 | La Quinta, CA, US | Civic/community | 2022 |
| Pacer Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $7,500 | Hudson, NY, US | Civic/ Community | 2022 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Mwendo Congo (For Laissez L'afrique Vivre) | $1,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | Civic/community | 2022 |
| Mr Eric Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $20,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Dr Ena Macricromwell Public Schools | $1,500 | Cromwell, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $1,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Clinton Foundation | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Dup 15 Q Alliance | $13,875 | Highland Park, IL, US | Civic/ Community | 2022 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $7,250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| H O R S E Of Ct | $3,250 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $8,875 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Innocence Project | $7,250 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | $1,500 | La Quinta, CA, US | Civic/community | 2022 |
| Pacer Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $7,500 | Hudson, NY, US | Civic/ Community | 2022 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Mwendo Congo (For Laissez L'afrique Vivre) | $1,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | Civic/community | 2022 |
| Mr Eric Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $20,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| Dr Ena Macricromwell Public Schools | $1,500 | Cromwell, CT, US | Civic Community | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $1,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| Clinton Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| Dup 15 Q Alliance | $13,875 | Highland Park, IL, US | Civic/ Community | 2021 |
| End Hunger Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $7,250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| H O R S E Of Ct | $3,250 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $8,875 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| Innocence Project | $7,250 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $25,500 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| Pacer Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2021 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | $1,000 | La Quinta, CA, US | Civic/community | 2021 |
| Higher Purpose | $1,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Civic/community | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Hudson, NY, US | Civic/ Community | 2021 |
| The Play Library | $1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Civic/community | 2021 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $1,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Clinton Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| End Hunger Connecticut | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $7,250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Illusion Theatre | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $5,000 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Innocence Project | $7,250 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance | $1,000 | Roseville, MN, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $15,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Pacer Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Shriners Healthcare For Children | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Fisher Center Alzheimers Research | $2,750 | New York, NY, US | Civic/community | 2020 |
| H O R S E Of Ct | $3,250 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2020 |
| Dup 15 Q Alliance | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Civic/ Community | 2020 |
| Accord | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic/community | 2020 |
| Wildfire Relief Fund Co California Community Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Southern Mn Regional Legal Services | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Shriners Healthcare For Children | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Pacer Center | $500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $10,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance | $500 | Roseville, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Innocence Project | $500 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $3,500 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Illusion Theatre | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| End Hunger Connecticut | $30,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Clinton Foundation | $9,500 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $500 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Ally People Solutions | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic Community | 2018 |
| Allied People Solutions | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Als Therapy Development Institute | $500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $500 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Clinton Foundation | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| End Hunger Connecticut | $32,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Illusion Theatre | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $3,500 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Innocence Project | $500 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance | $1,000 | Roseville, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $12,000 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Pacer Center | $500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Southern Mn Regional Legal Services | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Foodshare | $250 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Ct Food Bank | $250 | Wallingford, CT, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| Foundation For Essential Needs | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2017 |
| University Of Mn Foundation Raptor Center | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civil Community | 2017 |
| Allied People Solutions | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Als Therapy Development Institute | $6,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| American Museum Of Tort Law | $500 | Winsted, CT, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Clinton Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Ct Draft Horse Rescue | $1,500 | Haddam Neck, CT, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| End Hunger Connecticut | $14,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Horse Of Ct | $1,500 | Washington, CT, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Illusion Theatre | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| In The Company Of Ferrets | $3,500 | Stillwater, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Innocence Project | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Lakota Fund | $1,000 | Kyle, SD, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance | $1,000 | Roseville, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc | $14,250 | Davie, FL, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Pacer Center | $500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $1,500 | East Haddam, CT, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Second Chance Ranch Equine Rescue | $1,500 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Southern Mn Regional Legal Services | $2,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Teach For America | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Civic Community | 2016 |
Foundations Similar to Robins Family Foundation
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($5,804,710-$6,087,284), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in CT that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jpmoh Foundation
EIN: 87-6718695 | 71 grants awarded |
$5,981,367
(≈ Similar) |
$4,000
median grant |
Avon, CT
Same state |
|
|
Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc
EIN: 22-3019876 | 317 grants awarded |
$5,804,710
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Stamford, CT
Same state |
|
|
The Rockfall Foundation
EIN: 06-6000700 | 144 grants awarded |
$6,080,190
(≈ Similar) |
$2,612
median grant |
Middletown, CT
Same state |
|
|
Klein Family Foundation Inc
EIN: 26-3134339 | 248 grants awarded |
$6,080,512
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Trumbull, CT
Same state |
|
|
The Susan And Eliot Black Foundation
EIN: 13-4085055 | 168 grants awarded |
$6,087,284
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Greenwich, CT
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in CT:
Contact Information
Official contact details for Robins Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 41-6033422 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1370 GOOSE LAKE RD Gem Lake, MN 55110-4171 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Robins Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Sec/treas | Dorothy Nicoll |
|---|---|
| Director | Sean Robins |
| Director | Shannon Yearwood |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for Robins Family Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.