The Roberts Foundation
San Mateo, California · EIN 942967074 · Private foundation
The Roberts Foundation is a private foundation based in San Mateo, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $31.6M in grants paid and $200.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 84 individual grants from this funder — $237.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for workforce & vocational training. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Roberts Foundation funds
The Roberts Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on workforce & vocational training, economic development, k-12 education, higher education, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include homeless population, low-income communities.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants Paid - See Attachment See Attachment | San Mateo, CA | $49.8M | 2024 |
| Total Grants Paid - See Attachment See Attachment | San Mateo, CA | $49.7M | 2022 |
| Total Grants Paid - See Attachment See Attachment | San Mateo, CA | $45.7M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Roberts Foundation
The Roberts Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Roberts Foundation
- Does The Roberts Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Roberts Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Roberts Foundation fund?
- The Roberts Foundation's grants focus on workforce & vocational training. Example recipients include Total Grants Paid - See Attachment. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Roberts Foundation give in grants?
- The Roberts Foundation reported $31.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $237.1M over 84 grants.
- Where is The Roberts Foundation located?
- The Roberts Foundation is based in San Mateo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942967074.
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