The Robertson-Finley Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0598999 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$205K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
61% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | Civil Society Support | $12,000 |
| Baylor Medical Foundation | Houston, TX | Scientific Research Support | $12,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Institute for Fusion Studies | Austin, TX | Scientific Research Support | $12,000 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Scientific Research Support | $12,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Public Policy Research Support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Public Policy Research Support | $10,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | Washington, DC | Public Policy Research Support | $7,000 |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | Public Policy Research Support | $7,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Public Policy Research Support | $6,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund | Columbia, MD | Education Support | $5,000 |
| Claremont Institute | Upland, CA | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Civil Society Support | $5,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | Conservation Support | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Civil Society Support | $5,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Washington, DC | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| The Heartland Institute | Arlington Heights, IL | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| Houston Classical Charter School | Houston, TX | Education Support | $4,600 |
| Trinity Classical School of Houston | Houston, TX | Education Support | $4,600 |
| Academic Freedom Alliance Inc | Princeton, NJ | Education Support | $4,000 |
| American Transparency | Burr Ridge, IL | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| Friedman Foundation (Ed Choice) | Indianapolis, IN | Education Support | $4,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation | Washington, DC | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| The Manhattan Institute | New York, NY | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Public Policy Research Support | $4,000 |
| Foundation For Defense of Democracies | Washington, DC | Public Policy Research Support | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) | Philadelphia, PA | Education Support | $3,000 |
| Trotter Family YMCA | Houston, TX | Civil Society Support | $2,500 |
| Public Interest Legal Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Public Policy Research Support | $2,000 |
| Speech First | Washington, DC | Education Support | $2,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Davis, CA | Education Support | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Texas | Houston, TX | Conservation Support | $2,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historical Preservation Fd | Houston, TX | Conservation Support | $1,500 |
| Real Clear Media Fund | Northbrook, IL | Public Policy Research Support | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Open Science (COS) | Charlottesville, VA | Scientific Research Support | $1,000 |
| Christian Solidarity International | West Lake, CA | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Houston Center for Photography | Houston, TX | Conservation Support | $1,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | Education Support | $1,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities | New Haven, CT | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Conservation Support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Jurassic Technology | Culver City, CA | Conservation Support | $1,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | New York, NY | Education Support | $1,000 |
| ORHS AFJROTC Booster Club | Conroe, TX | Education Support | $1,000 |
| Pathways Child & Family Services | Kerrville, TX | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | Austin, TX | Conservation Support | $1,000 |
| Perc | Boseman, MT | Conservation Support | $1,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Education Support | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Snap | Houston, TX | Conservation Support | $1,000 |
| Trees for Houston | Houston, TX | Conservation Support | $1,000 |
| Woodson Center | Washington, DC | Civil Society Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Land Use Interpretation | Culver City, CA | Conservation Support | $500 |
| Lyceum Theater | Arrow Rock, MT | Conservation Support | $500 |
| Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts | Houston, TX | Civil Society Support | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,050 | 57 |
| 2024 | $192,700 | 57 |
| 2023 | $203,400 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349104462
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0598999
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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