The Robertston Foundation
Invitation OnlySouth Dartmouth, Massachusetts · EIN 05-0481538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$152K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $8,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | New Bedford, MA | Community support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of So New Eng | Providence, RI | Community support | $25,000 |
| Public's Radio | Providence, RI | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Design Art Technology Massachusetts | New Bedford, MA | Arts outreach | $16,000 |
| New Eng First Amendment Coalition | Westborough, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | Providence, RI | Education | $8,000 |
| The Newford Bedford Light | New Bedford, MA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Our Sisters School | New Bedford, MA | Education | $4,000 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | South Dartmouth, MA | Community support | $2,500 |
| Foundation for West Africa | Barrington, RI | Education programs | $1,500 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Arts support | $1,000 |
| Marion Institute | Marion, MA | Community support | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Education | $500 |
| The Tomorrow Fund | Providence, RI | General purpose | $500 |
| Zeiterion Performing Arts Center | New Bedford, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| New York Yatch Club Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $350 |
| Waterfire Providence | Providence, RI | General support | $250 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoo Society | New Bedford, MA | Education | $100 |
| Round the Bend Farm | South Dartmouth, MA | General purpose | $100 |
| Se Mass Agricultural Partnership | East Wareham, MA | Community support | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $151,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $183,943 | 20 |
| 2023 | $181,528 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621469349100532
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0481538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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