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Robert David Lion Gardiner

Hampton Bays, New York  ·  EIN 133354308  ·  Private foundation

Robert David Lion Gardiner is a private foundation based in Hampton Bays, New York. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.3M in giving and $122.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 367 individual grants from this funder — $28.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$4.3M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$122.7M
Assets (FY2025)
367
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Robert David Lion Gardiner funds

Robert David Lion Gardiner's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New York Historical Society
2024 GRANT AWARD
New York, NY$1.5M2024
Columbia University
PROFESSORSHIP
New York, NY$820K2018
Columbia University
PROFESSORSHIP
New York, NY$753K2017

How to apply for funding from Robert David Lion Gardiner

From Robert David Lion Gardiner's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANTS ARE REVIEWED TWICE PER YEAR. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THE SECOND FRIDAY IN APRIL, BY 5P.M. AND TH”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at rdlgfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Robert David Lion Gardiner

Does Robert David Lion Gardiner accept grant applications?
Yes — Robert David Lion Gardiner's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Robert David Lion Gardiner fund?
Robert David Lion Gardiner's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include New York Historical Society, Columbia University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Robert David Lion Gardiner give in grants?
Robert David Lion Gardiner's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.8M over 367 grants.
Where is Robert David Lion Gardiner located?
Robert David Lion Gardiner is based in Hampton Bays, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133354308.
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About this profile. This page is built from Robert David Lion Gardiner's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Robert David Lion Gardiner. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.