The Robert M Sinskey Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4628223 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $57,000 and $215,905.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JEFFREY LAPIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2232 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SANTA MONICA CA 90404 |
| Phone | 3104538911 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1 AND DECEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS |
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
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Mass Eye & Ear | Boston, MA | General use | $350,000 |
| Johns Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | General use | $250,000 |
| Napa Community Foundation | Napa, CA | General use | $215,905 |
| Musc Storm Eye Institute | Charleston, SC | General usegeneral use | $150,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | General use | $150,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Coral Gables, FL | General use | $150,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | General use | $125,000 |
| Himalayan Cataractcure Blindness | Waterbury, VT | General use | $57,000 |
| Southern Smoke Foundation | Houston, TX | General use | $30,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | General use | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,497,905 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,437,090 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4628223
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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