J W Robinson Welfare Trust
Historical FunderGardiner, Maine · EIN 01-6009329 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PATRICIA HART |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 62, GARDINER ME 04345 |
| Phone | 2075822136 |
| Form and materials | SAMPLE ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | MAY 20, 2025 |
| Restrictions | YES |
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
12% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Hall Inc | Gardiner, ME | Project | $17,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kennebec Val | Gardiner, ME | Project | $11,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal | Gardiner, ME | Project | $8,000 |
| Gardiner Library Associaton | Gardiner, ME | Project | $4,500 |
| Gardiner Rotary Club | Gardiner, ME | Project | $4,000 |
| Faith Food Pantry | Brunswick, ME | Project | $3,500 |
| First Baptist Church of Gardiner | Gardiner, ME | Project | $3,000 |
| Highland Ave Methodist Church | Gardiner, ME | Project | $3,000 |
| Kennebec Mennonite Church | Gardiner, ME | Project | $3,000 |
| Life Community Church | Gardiner, ME | Project | $3,000 |
| South Gardiner Baptist Church | Gardiner, ME | Project | $3,000 |
| St Joseph's Parish | Gardiner, ME | Project | $3,000 |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wentworth Institute of Tech | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($25,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,900 | 21 |
| 2024 | $100,900 | 24 |
| 2023 | $86,600 | 20 |
| 2022 | $93,100 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622169349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6009329
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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