Richard and Betti Robinson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderNorfolk, Nebraska · EIN 47-0824692 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD A ROBINSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1129, NORFOLK NE 68702 |
| Phone | 4023711810 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AMONG THE CRITERIA WHICH THE TRUSTEES INTEND TO APPLY IN MAKING A GRANT DECISION ARE (1) THE OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PROSPECTIVE GRANT RECIPIENT, (2) THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS IN WHICH THE PROSPECTIVE GRANT RECIPIENT CARRIES ON OR PROPOSES TO CARRY ON ITS ACTIVITIES, (3) THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED GRANT AND WHETHER THE PROPOSED GRANT IS TO BE UNRESTRICTED OR DESIGNATED FOR A PARTICULAR PROJECT, (4) WHETHER THE PROSPECTIVE GRANT RECIPIENT IS LIKELY TO BE A RECIPIENT OF GRANTS FROM THE TRUST ON A ONE-TIME BASIS OR A RECURRING BASIS, (5) WHETHER THE PURPOSE OR PROJECT FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS PURPOSED IS ONE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER MERITORIOUS, (6) WHETHER THE TRUST HAS SUFFICIENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO PERMIT A MEANINGFUL AS DISTINGUISHED FROM A TOKEN GRANT IN LIGHT OF THE PURPOSE OF SUCH GRANT, AND (7) IN VIEW OF THE ASSETS OF THE TRUST THEN AVAILABLE FOR GRANTS, HOW THE PARTICULAR GRANT IN QUESTION COMPARES WITH OTHER PROPOSED REQUESTED GRANTS. |
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
71% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selfless Love Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | Omaha, NE | General operations | $6,000 |
| The Estancia Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ryan House | Phoenix, AZ | General operations | $5,000 |
| Castle Pines Scholarship Foundation | Castle Rock, CO | General operations | $5,000 |
| Els for Autism Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General operations | $4,000 |
| Norfolk Arts Center | Norfork, NE | General operations | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632109349100878
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0824692
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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