The Robey Charitable Trust
Historical FunderRedding, Connecticut · EIN 59-6961615 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MATTHEW J ROBEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 DRY RIVER COURT, REDDING CT 06896 |
| Phone | 9125980365 |
| Form and materials | INFORMAL COMMUNICATION AND WRITTEN INSTITUTIONAL CONTACT |
| Deadlines | DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF STUDENT ESSAYS IS THE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR |
| Restrictions | SELD STUDY WITH COMPLETEION OF ESSAY. GRANTS MADE TO INSTITUTION FOR THE APPLICATION TO STUDENT'S TUITION ACCOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. |
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
50% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria School of Law | Naples, FL | Tuition support | $150,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Tuition and administration support | $121,000 |
| The William F Buckley Jr Program | New Haven, CT | Tuition support | $30,000 |
| St James Catholic School | Savannah, GA | Tuition support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Bridgeport, CT | Breakfast program and behavorial health clinic | $20,000 |
| Mark Twain Library | Redding, CT | Library services | $10,000 |
| Leader Dogs | Rochester Hills, MI | Blind and impaired assistance support | $8,000 |
| Cathedral of St John | Milwaukee, WI | Tuition support | $8,000 |
| Lifestriders | Waukesha, WI | Imparement assistance | $7,000 |
| Wi Parkinson Associates | Brookfiled, WI | Parkinson assistance | $7,000 |
| St Peter School | Danbury, CT | Tuition support | $6,000 |
| St Joseph School | Danbury, CT | Tuition support | $6,000 |
| St Gregory School | Danbury, CT | Tuition support | $6,000 |
| New Pond Farm | West Redding, CT | Enviormental education | $5,000 |
| Redding Country Club Scholarships | Redding, CT | Tuition support | $2,500 |
| The Center for Empowerment and Education | Danbury, CT | Health care servcies | $2,500 |
| Wright Way Animal Rescue | Morton Grove, IL | Animal assistance | $2,500 |
| Alive Rescue | Chicago, IL | Animal assistance | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $368,591 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6961615
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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