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Funding for nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood care and education (ECCE) in the Richmond region. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that promote exceptional learning environments, positive adult-child interactions, sustainable workforce development, and advocacy efforts.
A simplified and responsive funding opportunity for small, local nonprofit child care providers. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis to provide timely support for operational and program needs.
Robins Foundation is a private corporation based in RICHMOND, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. The principal officer is Wachovia Bank. It holds total assets of $172M. Annual income is reported at $30M. Total assets have grown from $129M in 2011 to $172M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees. A Richmond region where every young child is prepared for a bright future and every resident and visitor has access to vibrant spaces and enriching experiences. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Richmond, Virginia. According to available records, Robins Foundation has made 324 grants totaling $19.4M, with a median grant of $31K. Annual giving has decreased from $8.2M in 2020 to $5.6M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $795 to $756K, with an average award of $60K. The foundation has supported 196 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, California, Vermont, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$43K
Average Grant
$54K
Largest Grant
$235K
Based on 106 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Supporting high-quality early childhood care, education, parents, providers, and infrastructure.
Funding vibrant community spaces and enriching experiences that enhance wellbeing.
Supporting nonprofit infrastructure, sustainability, governance, and leadership development.
A Richmond region where every young child is prepared for a bright future and every resident and visitor has access to vibrant spaces and enriching experiences. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 324 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, CA, VT.
Robins Foundation has distributed a total of $19.4M across 324 grants. The median grant size is $31K, with an average of $60K. Individual grants have ranged from $795 to $756K.
The application deadline is WWW.ROBINSFDN.ORG. Www.robinsfdn.org. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Robins Foundation is headquartered in RICHMOND, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Chopus | PRESIDENT & CEO - RESIGNED 3/1/22 | $510K | $28K | $538K |
| Christopher Chin | PRESIDENT & CEO | $254K | $63K | $317K |
| Juliet Shield-Taylor | DIRECTOR / CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Betty Robins Porter | DIRECTOR EMERITUS, NON-VOTING | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alex Tariot | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Carol Marchant | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Robert E Marchant | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory C Robins | DIRECTOR / SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank Robinson | DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheryl Robins | DIRECTOR/PAST-CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Reginald N Jones | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robin R Shield | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roger Scheffel | DIRECTOR / TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$172M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$171.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
324
Total Giving
$19.4M
Average Grant
$60K
Median Grant
$31K
Unique Recipients
196
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital RegionTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| ChildsaversTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $405K | 2023 |
| Henrico Education Foundation IncTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $325K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart CenterTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $155K | 2023 |
| Venture Richmond IncTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $153K | 2023 |
| Storycorps IncTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| Chesterfield Public Education FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Midlothian, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| Vpm Media CorporationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| Virginia Early Childhood FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $145K | 2023 |
| Science MuseumTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $140K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers IncTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $125K | 2023 |
| Ywca RichmondTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $125K | 2023 |
| Groundwork Rva IncTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $120K | 2023 |
| Capital TreesTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $115K | 2023 |
| Virginia Literacy FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $115K | 2023 |
| Catchafire FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $114K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Greater RichmondTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $105K | 2023 |
| Virginia War Memorial Educational FdnTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Soar365TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Shalom FarmsTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Association For ChildrenTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Virginia Capital Trail FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Family LifelineTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $95K | 2023 |
| Greater Richmond ScanTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $80K | 2023 |
| Vermont Institute Of Natural ScienceTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Quechee, VT | $80K | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of RichmondTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $80K | 2023 |
| Children'S Museum Of RichmondTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Save The Children FederationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Fairfield, CT | $75K | 2023 |
| Chicago Community FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of PetersburgTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $70K | 2023 |
| Virginia Down Syndrome AssociationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $66K | 2023 |
| Reach Out And ReadTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $66K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater RichmondTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $60K | 2023 |
| St James Children'S CenterTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $55K | 2023 |
| Emory UniversityTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| City Of Richmond Public Library FndnTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Fulton Montessori SchoolTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Virginia Association For Infant Mental HealthTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Voices For Virginias ChildrenTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Collegiate SchoolTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Healthy Heart Plus IiTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| James River AssociationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IncTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Civica FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| University Of RichmondTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Medical Home Plus IncTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | North Chesterfield, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Theatre AspenTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Aspen, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Goochland Free Clinic & Family ServicesTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Va Interfaith Center For Public PolicyTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Vcu FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |