Robin Hood elevates New Yorkers out of poverty by funding, supporting, and connecting high-impact community organizations, partnering with government, and advocating for what works so that New York City can be an engine of upward mobility for all.
Robin Hood Foundation centers its grantmaking on poverty relief in New York City, with recent awards reaching public schools, universities, youth-serving nonprofits, health systems, and immigration-support organizations. The largest recent grant in the dataset was $7,405,702 to the Research Foundation of City University of New York, followed by $6,425,900 to The Fund for Public Schools Inc. Those awards fit a pattern of large institutional grants tied to education, public systems, and direct services for low-income New Yorkers. The foundation’s work is broad across anti-poverty issue areas, including child care, early childhood, K-12 and college education, health and mental health, housing and homelessness, hunger and emergency food, jobs and career advancement, financial stability, and legal services and case management for immigrants. Its program structure also includes initiatives such as School-Age Children, Young Adults, Capital Grants, and the Funds for the Newest New Yorkers. Recent grants also show support for organizations serving homeless residents, students, migrants, and young adults. Robin Hood Foundation is a public charity and also makes program-related investments. Its grant history reflects a local approach focused overwhelmingly on New York City organizations.
Education is a major part of the foundation’s anti-poverty strategy. Recent grants include $4,157,500 to Relay Graduate School of Education for poverty relief, $2,600,000 to Kipp New York for poverty relief, and $2,100,000 to Achievement First in New Haven for poverty relief. The foundation also supports public systems and service providers that reach low-income residents at scale. It gave $2,385,290 to New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation for poverty relief and $2,160,000 to Center for Urban Community Services Inc for poverty relief. For immigrant and asylum-seeker support, Robin Hood Foundation backs the Funds for the Newest New Yorkers, an allied fund that supports legal services, case management, and stability services for newly arrived migrants and asylum seekers in New York City. It also funds technology-oriented work through Blue Ridge Labs’ Founder Fellowship, which supports early-stage founders with mentorship, research, hands-on support, and a $20,000 stipend.
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$334.5M
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$163M
Most grants fall between $150K and $555K, with a median of $300K.
25th Percentile
$150K
Median
$300K
75th Percentile
$555K
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Robin Hood Foundation’s typical grant size falls at a $150,000 p25, $300,000 median, and $555,000 p75, though its recent grants also include multi-million-dollar awards. The foundation appears to give repeatedly to the same core institutions across multiple years: Research Foundation of City University of New York, The Fund for Public Schools Inc, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Kipp New York, and Harlem Children's Zone Inc all recur in the recent-grants list. The organization is a public charity, classed as a Regular Funder, and it makes program-related investments. Some programs accept unsolicited applications, including Blue Ridge Labs’ Founder Fellowship and the Funds for the Newest New Yorkers.
Giving is highly concentrated in New York City, and 90% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state of New York. The top state by grant count is DC, though the recipient list is dominated by New York addresses. Among named recipient locations, New York, NY appears most often, with Brooklyn, NY also represented. Outside New York, the recent-grants list includes New Haven, CT and Philadelphia, PA. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 746 grants in the United States.
The typical grant size is $150,000 at the 25th percentile, $300,000 at the median, and $555,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows much larger awards in the multi-million-dollar range.
Yes. Education is one of its core areas, and the data includes support for school-age children, college readiness, career readiness, and higher-quality learning experiences for low-income students in New York City.
The active programs include School-Age Children, Young Adults, Capital Grants, Funds for the Newest New Yorkers, and Blue Ridge Labs’ Founder Fellowship and Catalyst Accelerator. These cover education, workforce development, capital support, immigrant services, and tech-enabled poverty solutions.
Yes, but only for some programs. Blue Ridge Labs’ Founder Fellowship accepts unsolicited applications, and the Funds for the Newest New Yorkers also accepts unsolicited applications. Other listed programs, such as School-Age Children and Capital Grants, do not.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Robin Hood Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Robin Hood funds 501(c)(3) organizations providing services in New York City that aim to elevate New Yorkers out of poverty and serve low-income New Yorkers.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; strategic funding opportunities are offered periodically.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $5,356,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $4,157,500 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| THE FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $3,146,951 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $2,943,760 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| KIPP NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $2,120,500 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | $2,103,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $2,050,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST | NEW HAVEN, CT | $1,700,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $1,670,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| FUND FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $1,650,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| BRONXWORKS | BRONX, NY | $1,645,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| ALL OUR KIN INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | $1,600,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| LEAP INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $1,526,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER NETWORK INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,500,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| THE NEW SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $1,500,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CENTER FOR URBAN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,450,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $1,425,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| JUSTICE INNOVATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,412,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| UNCOMMON SCHOOLS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,400,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| TEACHERS COLLEGE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $1,358,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| ANTHOS HOME INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,325,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| HARLEM RBI INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,300,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,225,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| MARC ACADEMY & FAMILY CENTER INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,142,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $1,096,800 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT | NEW YORK, NY | $1,067,500 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CHANCES FOR CHILDREN - NY INC | BRONX, NY | $1,000,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| FORESTDALE INC | FOREST HILL, NY | $1,000,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| UPSTREAM USA INC | BOSTON, MA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| PROJECT HOSPITALITY INC | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $948,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| DOCS FOR TOTS | ROSLYN, NY | $926,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CHINESE AMERICAN PLANNING COUNCIL INC | NEW YORK, NY | $920,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CORPS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $900,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CAMBA INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $835,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| HUNGER FREE AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $814,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| UNLOCAL INC | NEW YORK, NY | $766,800 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CITY HARVEST INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $760,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW YORK INC | NEW YORK, NY | $750,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| PER SCHOLAS INC | BRONX, NY | $750,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| FAMILY COOK COMMUNITY TABLE LTD | NEW YORK, NY | $750,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK | BROOKLYN, NY | $750,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CAMBIAR EDUCATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $720,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE IN SUNSET PARK INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $675,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| BROWNSVILLE PARTNERSHIP INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $670,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| ONE BROOKLYN HEALTH SYSTEM INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $665,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| THE FORTUNE SOCIETY | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | $661,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC | BRONX, NY | $650,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| WOMEN IN NEED INC | NEW YORK, NY | $650,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN GROWTH THROUGH ART & MUSEUM EXPERIENCE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $645,000 | 2025 | POVERTY RELIEF |
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$2,943,760POVERTY RELIEF
NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION
$2,103,000POVERTY RELIEF
CENTER FOR URBAN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$1,450,000POVERTY RELIEF
MARC ACADEMY & FAMILY CENTER INC
$1,142,000POVERTY RELIEF
HUNGER FREE AMERICA INC
$814,000POVERTY RELIEF
FAMILY COOK COMMUNITY TABLE LTD
$750,000POVERTY RELIEF
ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC
$650,000POVERTY RELIEF
POVERTY RELIEF
