Donald and Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 31-1711937 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$656K
Organizations funded129
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$15.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CAROL ROBINSON DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5252, PITTSBURGH PA 15206 |
| Phone | 4126611200 |
| Form and materials | A WRITTEN PROPOSAL STATING THE PURPOSE OF THE CONTRIBUTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $45,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $30,000 |
| Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art | Altoona, PA | 1/2 general operating and 1/2 support of donald m robinson biennial | $25,000 |
| Jdc | New York, NY | Capital campaign support of building in jerusalem | $20,000 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | Nature conservation | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Service of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $20,000 |
| Eye and Ear Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Research | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Service of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $15,000 |
| Tree of Life Congregation | Pittsburgh, PA | Religion | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $15,000 |
| Winchester Thurston | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $12,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Educational | $12,000 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Food bank | $11,500 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | New York, NY | Educational | $10,000 |
| Winchester Thurston | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Victim's services, domestic violence shelter | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Teaneck, NJ | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Jewish Assistance Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $10,000 |
| Secure Community Network | Chicago, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Tree of Life Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $10,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $9,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $8,000 |
| 412 Friends of Zahal | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $7,500 |
| Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Pittsburgh, PA | In support of global summit | $7,500 |
| Gasp | Pittsburgh, PA | Environmental | $7,500 |
| Pennfuture | Pittsburgh, PA | Environmental | $7,500 |
| City Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | Arts education | $7,500 |
| Classrooms Without Borders | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Financial counseling | $7,500 |
| Hillel Jewish University Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural History | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Congregation Poale Zedeck | Pittsburgh, PA | Pledge payment in support of emergency egress tower | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Propel Schools Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Health Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Health care | $5,000 |
| Allegheny County Parks Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Restoration | $5,000 |
| Jewish Residential Services | Pittsburgh, PA | Mental health administration | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Health Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Health care | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $4,000 |
| East End Cooperative Ministry | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $4,000 |
| North Hills Community Outreach | Allison Park, PA | Emergency assistance | $4,000 |
| South Hills Interfaith Movement | Bethel Park, PA | Interfaith coalitions | $4,000 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Food bank | $3,500 |
| Hearth | Glenshaw, PA | Human services | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Advocacy | $3,000 |
| Am Committee for the Weizmann Inst | New York, NY | Research | $2,500 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Npr | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $2,500 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Wesa | Pittsburgh, PA | Information | $2,500 |
| Wqed Multimedia | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 129 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $655,560 | 129 |
| 2024 | $574,440 | 1 |
| 2023 | $580,240 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612099349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1711937
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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