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Charles And Marie Robertson Foundation is a private corporation based in CARMEL, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Robert Ernst. It holds total assets of $27.2M. Annual income is reported at $10.1M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2013 to $27.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Charles And Marie Robertson Foundation has made 72 grants totaling $4.5M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $790K in 2020 to $1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.7M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K, with an average award of $63K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Charles And Marie Robertson Foundation reported 72 individual grants totaling $4.5 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $50,000. Half of those grants fell between $30,000 and $85,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $250,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.2 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CA (26 of 72), followed by DC (14) and NY (5). In total the foundation's grantees span 12 states. Of its 27 distinct grantees, 70 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were The Institute For World Politics ($725,000), Lucile Packard Foundation For Children's Health ($475,000) and The Moving Picture Institute ($400,300).
Computed from 72 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 12 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$81K
Largest Grant
$515K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charles And Marie Robertson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 72 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Charles And Marie Robertson Foundation has distributed a total of $4.5M across 72 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $63K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K.
Charles And Marie Robertson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles And Marie Robertson Foundation is headquartered in CARMEL, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keri Ernst | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Ernst | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Ernst | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Ernst | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diana Ernst | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Sanford | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$27.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$27.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
72
Total Giving
$4.5M
Average Grant
$63K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Mckenna CollegeN/A | Claremont, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Institute For World PoliticsGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Children'S HealthGENERAL SUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $110K | 2023 |
| Orange County Classical AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Orange, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Moving Picture InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Nurse Family PartnershipGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights In ExpressionGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Santa Cantalina SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Monterey, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| New Civil Liberties AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S College Of CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Moraga, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Institute For Humane StudiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Intercollegiate Studies InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilmington, DE | $40K | 2023 |
| Montage Health FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Monterey, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Claremont InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Upland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Hand Helping After Neonatal DeathGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Philadelphia SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Hunter Seven FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $3K | 2023 |
| Federalist SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Edchoice FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Indianapolis, IN | $75K | 2022 |
| Operation Underground RailroadGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $40K | 2022 |
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