The Robertson Powell Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-3667392 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$171K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypersomnia Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $90,450 |
| J David Gladstone Institutes | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Commonwealth Club - World Affairs of Cal | San Francisco, CA | Gala Fund | $15,000 |
| Aclu Foundation of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Womens Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Climate Change for All Educators Inc | New Canaan, CT | Subject to Change | $5,000 |
| The Commonwealth Club - World Affairs of Californi | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Cnty Immigrant Legal Defense Center | Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kasigau Student Education Fund | Orinda, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Chesapeake Shakespeare Company | Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Project Sleep | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Washington Douglass Chorale | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kleine Levin Syndrome Foundation Inc | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Wake Up Narcolepsy Inc | Worcester, MA | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,900 | 18 |
| 2024 | $55,250 | 13 |
| 2023 | $161,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101233
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3667392
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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