Joseph E Robert Jr Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 47-3532602 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $80,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight for Children | Washington, DC | Mission purpose | $632,500 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Mission purpose | $225,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | Mission purpose | $100,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Takoma Park, MD | Mission purpose | $80,000 |
| Bread for the City | Washington, DC | Mission purpose | $69,350 |
| Washington Nationals Philanthropies | Washington, DC | Mission purpose | $65,000 |
| The Black Feather Foundation | Culpeper, VA | Mission purpose | $40,000 |
| Connelly School of the Holy Child | Potomac, MD | Mission purpose | $37,500 |
| Athletes for Hope | Bethesda, MD | Mission purpose | $25,000 |
| Aleph Institute | Surfside, FL | Mission purpose | $10,000 |
| Citydance | Washington, DC | Mission purpose | $10,000 |
| Passion & Compassion Inc | Riverside, MD | Mission purpose | $10,000 |
| Tora Juniors Football Club | Ijamsville, MD | Mission purpose | $6,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Mission purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,315,350 | 14 |
| 2023 | $2,043,185 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3532602
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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