J H Robbins Foundation
Historical FunderSan Mateo, California · EIN 94-2911318 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LINDA K HOFFMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O JH ROBBINS FOUNDATION 503, PRINCETON RD, SAN MATEO CA 94402 |
| Phone | 6503449278 |
| Form and materials | PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| 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
3% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa of San Mateo County | Redwood City, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Burlingame, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Family Service | San Mateo, CA | Gereral support | $10,000 |
| Police Athletic League | San Mateo, CA | Gereral support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan House | San Mateo, CA | Gereral support | $10,000 |
| San Mateo County Health Foundation | San Mateo, CA | Gereral support | $10,000 |
| Hiphousing | San Mateo, CA | Gereral supportgereral support | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside | Half Moon Bay, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Ca Highway Patrol 9-11 Foundation | Fullerton, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Credo High Foundation | Rohnert Park, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Foster City Village | Foster City, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| George Mark Children's House | San Leandro, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Homework Central | San Mateo, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Kainos Home & Training Center | Redwood City, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Kara | Palo Alto, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | Palo Alto, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Mission Hospice & Home Care | San Mateo, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Moving Forward | Napa, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Parca | Burlingame, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Puente | Pescadero, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Nateo, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Solmateo | Burlingame, CA | Gereral support | $5,000 |
| Asu Foundation (Gammage) | Tempe, AZ | General support | $2,500 |
| Marley's Mutts | Tehachapi, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Resource Connection Food Bank | San Andreas, CA | Gereral support | $2,000 |
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Marine Humane | Novato, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Monterey | Pacific Grove, CA | Gereral support | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | Burlingame, CA | Gereral support | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Monterey | Monterey, CA | Gereral support | $1,000 |
| Pacific Repertory Theatre | Carmel, CA | Gereral support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349103588
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2911318
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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