ROBINS FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$6.1M+10% YoY
Grants
110
Median Grant
$30K
Organizations Funded
144
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Foundation Overview
Mission
A Richmond region where every young child is prepared for a bright future and every resident and visitor has access to vibrant spaces and enriching experiences. They seek to elevate early childhood care and education and promote a dynamic Richmond community for all to enjoy by listening to and partnering with our community.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Recent grants to Medical Home Plus Inc. for Individualized Education Program (IEP) Advisory Services for Low Income Families of Children with Disabilities, Reach Out and Read Inc. for Reach Out and Read – Greater Richmond Initiative, and Richmond Performing Art Alliance for Baby Artsplay!™
How to Apply
Two grant paths - ECCE grants beginning at $25,000 awarded twice yearly, SEED grants up to $25,000 on rolling basis. Process includes eligibility quiz, pre-application questionnaire, mandatory consultation with program director, then full application. Deadline March 7, 2025 for current cycle.
Does Not Fund
Geographic limitations outside Richmond/Chesterfield/Petersburg/Henrico counties; individuals; private foundation churches or religious programs; fraternal, social or labor organizations; political parties, candidates or lobbying activities; travel funds; local athletic/sports programs; courtesy advertising; scholarships/fellowships; current grantees through December 2025
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$6.1M
Grants
110
Median
$30K
States
5
$5.6M
Grants
110
Median
$25K
States
6
$5.6M
Grants
108
Median
$36K
States
5
Grant Size Distribution
$30K
Typical Grant (Median)
$830
Smallest
$15K
25th Pctile
$80K
75th Pctile
$378K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $15K and $80K.
Largest Recent Grants
$378K
2024
CHILDSAVERS
VA · TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$297K
2024
HENRICO EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
VA · TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$217K
2024
VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION
VA · TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$180K
2024
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF RICHMOND
VA · TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$160K
2024
LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN INC
VA · TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.