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Robert M Sinskey Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Cf&S. It holds total assets of $21.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $4.5M in 2011 to $21.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Robert M Sinskey Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $6.2M, with a median grant of $105K. Annual giving has grown from $413K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.2M distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $384K, with an average award of $122K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Vermont, Washington, Massachusetts, which account for 25% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Robert M Sinskey Foundation reported 51 individual grants totaling $6.2 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $105,000. Half of those grants fell between $20,000 and $153,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $383,850. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.7 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CA (14 of 51), followed by WA (6) and CT (5). In total the foundation's grantees span 12 states. Of its 19 distinct grantees, 63 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Foundation Mass Eye & Ear ($812,000), Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ($750,000) and University Of Washington Foundation ($738,500).
Computed from 51 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
$5K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$88K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 13 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.
Robert M Sinskey Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VT, WA, MA.
Robert M Sinskey Foundation has distributed a total of $6.2M across 51 grants. The median grant size is $105K, with an average of $122K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $384K.
The application deadline is JUNE 1 AND DECEMBER 1. No restrictions or limitations.
Robert M Sinskey Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey C Lapin Esq | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$21.2M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$21.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$6.2M
Average Grant
$122K
Median Grant
$105K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$150K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Mass Eye & EarGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $350K | 2023 |
| Seva FoundationGENERAL USE | Berkely, CA | $288K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington FoundationGENERAL USE | Seattle, WA | $249K | 2023 |
| Himalayan Cataractcure BlindnessGENERAL USE | Waterbury, VT | $201K | 2023 |
| Musc Storm Eye InstituteGENERAL USEGENERAL USE | Charleston, SC | $150K | 2023 |
| Hearing Health FoundationGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Southern Invitational SmokeGENERAL USE | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Edward Charles Foundation IncGENERAL USE | Beverly Hills, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Oxbow SchoolGENERAL USE | Napa, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Yellow FarmhouseGENERAL USE | Stonington, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteGENERAL USE | Coral Gables, FL | $375K | 2022 |
| Seattle Institute BiomedicalGENERAL USE | Seattle, WA | $104K | 2022 |
| Edible SchoolyardGENERAL USE | Berkely, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Maple Counseling CenterGENERAL USE | Beverly Hills, CA | $135K | 2021 |
| Willis Eye Foundation IncGENERAL USE | Philadelphia, PA | $132K | 2021 |
| Ascrs FoundationGENERAL USE | Fairfax, VA | $100K | 2021 |
| Rodale InstituteGENERAL USE | Kutztown, PA | $100K | 2021 |
| San Francisco Bay Area Musicians FundGENERAL USE | Brea, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Duke UniversityGENERAL USE | Durham, NC | $300K | 2020 |
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