The Roberts Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 01-0549309 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$933K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $62,500 and $150,000.
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
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $200,000 |
| Friends of Schuykill River Park | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $163,300 |
| Rebuilding Together Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $150,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $100,000 |
| Las Patrona | LA Jolla, CA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $100,000 |
| The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation | Fort Lee, NJ | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $75,000 |
| Friends of Schuykill River Park | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $62,500 |
| Friends of Schuykill River Park | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $62,500 |
| The Penn Fund Co Daniel Roberts University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $10,000 |
| The Penn Fund Co Diane Roberts University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $933,300 | 10 |
| 2023 | $516,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0549309
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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