Robertson Foundation For Government Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 20-4630877 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$340K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$599
Total assets$22.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $5,000.
From the return
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
20% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U of MarylandSchool of Public Policy | College Park, MD | Robertson Fellows | $128,023 |
| Texas A&m - Scowcroftbush | College Station, TX | Robertson Fellows | $94,603 |
| Maxwell School | Syracuse, NY | Robertson Fellows | $85,000 |
| Ucsd (Gps) | LA Jolla, CA | Robertson Fellows | $13,172 |
| Apsia | Washington, DC | International relations and grad school diversity | $7,500 |
| Blacks in Government Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Javier de Leon | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $1,500 |
| Intern Award State Department | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $750 |
| Kathleen Donovan | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $599 |
| Jacob Throwe | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $599 |
| Simona Ragucka | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $599 |
| Yun Kang | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $599 |
| Samuel Huang | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $599 |
| Emily Ashbridge | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $500 |
| Mark Hoover | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $200 |
| Tevah Geulber | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $100 |
| Shirin Khakoo | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $100 |
| Laith Itmaiza | Washington, DC | Professional development | $100 |
| Devin Paskes | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $100 |
| Monterey Mecham | Washington, DC | Professional development fund | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $339,743 | 20 |
| 2023 | $591,479 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104465
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4630877
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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