Velma Lee and John Harvey Robinson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderEdna, Texas · EIN 74-2300129 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $17,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN SHUTT |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 N Wells, Edna TX 77957 |
| Phone | 3617825737 |
| Form and materials | Grant application with budget identifying specific request. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Generally for capital improvements, rolling stock and other non-operating expenses. |
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
7% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Academy | San Marcos, TX | Capital Improvements Scholarships | $580,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Edna, TX | Operation Christmas ChildCapital Improvement | $142,000 |
| Texas A M University | College Station, TX | College Scholarships | $115,000 |
| Ganado Volunteer Fire Department | Ganado, TX | Capital Improvement | $33,000 |
| Jackson County Emergency Management | Edna, TX | Capital Improvement | $33,000 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | College Scholarships | $28,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | College Scholarships | $25,500 |
| Texans on Mission | Dallas, TX | General Fund Donation - Disaster Relief | $20,000 |
| Guadalupe Baptist Association | Victoria, TX | Capital Improvements | $20,000 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | College Scholarships | $17,500 |
| Jackson County Young Life | Edna, TX | Youth Evangelism | $17,000 |
| University of Texas San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | College Scholarships | $16,500 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | College Scholarships | $15,500 |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | College Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Vanderbilt Baptist Church | Vanderbilt, TX | Operation Christmas Child | $12,000 |
| Victoria College | Victoria, TX | College Scholarships | $10,935 |
| Helping Hands of Jackson County | Edna, TX | General Fund Donation | $10,000 |
| Blinn College | Brenham, TX | College Scholarships | $9,000 |
| The Jesus File Project | Orlando, FL | General Fund Donation | $5,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | College Scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Vine School | Victoria, TX | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | College Scholarships | $4,500 |
| University of Mary-Hardin Baylor | Belton, TX | College Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | College Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Stephen F Austin University | Nacogdoches, TX | College Scholarships | $3,000 |
| College of the Orzarks | Point Lookout, MO | College Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Jackson County Youth Fair Associat | Edna, TX | Youth Fair | $2,665 |
| University of Houston Victoria | Victoria, TX | College Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Angelo State University | San Angelo, TX | College Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | College Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Texas State Tech College | Waco, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| West Texas A M University | Canyon, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Collin College | Mckinney, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Cisco College | Cisco, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Coastal Bend College | Beeville, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ranger College | Ranger, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Vet Tech Institute Houston | Houston, TX | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($641,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,810,100 | 48 |
| 2023 | $1,617,200 | 47 |
| 2022 | $1,717,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543369349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2300129
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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