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Robell Foundation is a private corporation based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Brian Ellis. It holds total assets of $171K. Annual income is reported at $24K. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Florida and California. According to available records, Robell Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $126K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $58K in 2020 to $12K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and California and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 5 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.
Robell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, CA, FL.
Robell Foundation has distributed a total of $126K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Robell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robell Foundation is headquartered in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian R Ellis | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia Ellis Vanscoyk | VP SEC TEAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Ellis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$16K
Total Assets
$206K
Fair Market Value
$182K
Net Worth
$206K
Grants Paid
$12K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$9K
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$126K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Health FoundationSUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Clark FoundationSUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Lost Tree ChapelGENERAL SUPPORT | North Palm Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Mayflower Congregational ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Feeding America West MichiganGENERAL SUPPORT | Comstock Park, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Kids Food BasketGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Vision To LearnGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Da Blodgett Servies - St John'SGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2020 |
| American Heart AssociatonGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2020 |
| Egr Schools FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | East Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2020 |