Robins Foundation
Historical FunderRichmond, Virginia · EIN 54-0784484 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.1M
Organizations funded110
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$172M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $80,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER CHIN PRESIDENT CEO |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 SOUTH 3RD STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219 |
| Phone | 8045231141 |
| GRANTS@ROBINSFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE AT WWW.ROBINSFDN.ORG |
| Deadlines | WWW.ROBINSFDN.ORG |
| Restrictions | WWW.ROBINSFDN.ORG |
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
9% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childsavers | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $378,175 |
| Henrico Education Foundation Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $297,250 |
| Virginia Early Childhood Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $216,959 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Richmond | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $180,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $160,000 |
| Maymont Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $160,000 |
| Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| Storycorps Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| James River Association | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $140,000 |
| Sacred Heart Center | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $140,000 |
| Chesterfield Public Education Foundation | Midlothian, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $126,000 |
| Blue Sky Fund | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $125,000 |
| Catchafire Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $114,900 |
| Soar365 | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $112,500 |
| Friends Association for Children | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $106,500 |
| Capital Region Land Conservancy Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Friends of the James River Park | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Greater Richmond Aquatics Partnership | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Sportable Richmond Adaptive Sports and Recreation Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| University of Miami Rosenstiel School | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Virginia Literacy Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Family Lifeline | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $95,000 |
| Save the Children Federation | Fairfield, CT | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $90,000 |
| Thrive Birth to Five Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $90,000 |
| Read Out and Read Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $85,000 |
| Vermont Institute of Natural Science | Quechee, VT | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $80,000 |
| Virginia Down Syndrome Association | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $80,000 |
| Voices for Virginias Children | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $80,000 |
| Capital Centers of Virginia | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Chicaga Community Trust | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Petersburg | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Virginia Association for Infant Mental Health | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Children's Museum of Richmond | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $70,000 |
| Greater Richmond Scan | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| Shalom Farms | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| United Way of Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Richmond | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| St James Children's Center | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $59,275 |
| St Luke Legacy Center Foundation Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $57,500 |
| Healthy Heart Plus II | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $54,975 |
| Autism Society of Central Virginia | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Birth in Color Rva Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Emory University | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Fulton Montessori School | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| City of Richmond Public Library Fndn | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $45,000 |
| Reestablish Richmond Inc | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $43,000 |
| St Anna Julia Cooper School | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $42,000 |
| Children's Assistive Technology Service | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $40,000 |
| Virginia Organizing | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $35,541 |
| Collegiate School | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $35,000 |
| Medical Home Plus Inc | North Chesterfield, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $35,000 |
| Henrico County Court Appointed Special Ad | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $30,000 |
| The Gathering Place for Kids | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $30,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | Aspen, CO | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $30,000 |
| Community Coalition of Sussex Virginia | Stony Creek, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Fifth Street Baptist Church | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Forest Hill Child Care Center | Richmond, VA | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 110 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,093,965 | 110 |
| 2023 | $5,564,665 | 110 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-0784484
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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