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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 most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.9M in grants paid and $78.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 367 individual grants from this funder — $28.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$78.8M
Total assets
367
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Robert David Lion Gardiner funds

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

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Robert David Lion Gardiner, by amount:

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
Long Island University
GRANT AWARD PAYMENT 2 OF 3
Brookville, NY$536K2020
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
2024 GRANT AWARD
Cold Spring Harbor, NY$500K2024
Long Island University
HISTORICAL PROJECT FUNDING
Brookville, NY$482K2018
Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum
2023 GRANT AWARD
Greenport, NY$452K2023
Brooklyn Historical Society
CONSERVATION PROJECT FUNDING
Brooklyn, NY$448K2017
Roslyn Landmark Society
2022 GRANT AWARD
Roslyn, NY$422K2022
Friends of Raynham Hall
RESTORATION PROJECT FUNDING
Oyster Bay, NY$405K2017
Molloy College
EDUCATIONAL PROJECT FUNDING
Rockville Centre, NY$398K2018
Molloy College
EDUCATIONAL PROJECT FUNDING
Rockville Centre, NY$394K2017
Cooper Union for the Adv of Science
2022 GRANT AWARD
New York, NY$392K2024
Cooper Union for the Adv of Science
2022 GRANT 1 OF 3
New York, NY$392K2022
Cooper Union for the Adv of Science
2022 GRANT 2 OF 3
New York, NY$392K2023

Robert David Lion Gardiner giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.8M
2018$5.5M
2020$3.9M
2022$4.2M
2023$4.0M
2024$6.4M

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. Recent recipients include New York Historical Society, Columbia University, Columbia University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Robert David Lion Gardiner give in grants?
Robert David Lion Gardiner reported $3.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Robert David Lion Gardiner. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.