The Robins Family Foundation concentrates its modest grantmaking on a small number of local, community‑oriented organizations with a pronounced tilt toward animal rescue. A majority of dollars flow to a Shih Tzu rescue run by individuals with the family name, while the remainder supports a local civic/alliance group and mainstream social‑service provider Salvation Army—suggesting personal ties and neighborhood-focused philanthropy.
Concentrated giving to a few repeat grantees: large, multi-installment support for a single animal rescue organization plus smaller, recurring grants to local civic and social‑service groups; likely relationship‑driven and geographically local.
A single small-dog rescue account receives the largest recent award: $61,000 to Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc in Davie, Florida. That grant reflects the Robins Family Foundation’s clear preference for a narrow set of community-oriented recipients, especially organizations tied to rescue work and local civic life. Across the recent record, the foundation also backed Dup 15 Q Alliance in Highland Park, Illinois, and several social-service or community-support groups, including Salvation Army in Hudson, New York. The foundation’s giving is not broad-based; it centers on a compact roster of grantees that reappear over multiple years. In addition to the rescue organization, recipients include In the Company of Ferrets in Stillwater, Minnesota; Foundation for Essential Needs in Minneapolis; and the Innocence Project in New York. The pattern suggests relationship-driven support for organizations working at the neighborhood or local-service level, with animal welfare standing out as a recurring theme alongside civic and emergency support. Recent grants also reached Arkansas-based organizations, showing that the foundation’s interests extend beyond Minnesota even as many awards still land there.
Animal welfare is the most visible theme in the recent grants. The Robins Family Foundation gave $61,000 to Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc in 2025, followed by $21,000 in 2024 and $20,000 to Mr Eric Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc in 2023. It also supported In the Company of Ferrets in Stillwater, Minnesota, with awards of $8,875 in 2023, $7,000 in 2024, and $8,500 in 2025. Beyond rescue work, the foundation backs civic and community groups. Dup 15 Q Alliance in Highland Park, Illinois received $20,000 in 2025, after $13,875 in 2023 and $13,000 in 2024. Emergency and basic-needs support appears as well: Salvation Army in Hudson, New York received $13,000 in 2025, $7,500 in 2023, and $6,500 in 2024. The foundation also gave $7,000 to Connecticut Foodshare in Wallingford, Connecticut in 2025.
Typical grants are small: the 25th percentile is $1,125, the median is $4,125, and the 75th percentile is $7,250. That distribution sits far below the largest awards, which are concentrated in a few recurring recipients. The same organizations appear across multiple years, including the rescue group in Florida, Dup 15 Q Alliance, In the Company of Ferrets, Foundation for Essential Needs, the Innocence Project, and Salvation Army. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Giving is national in scope, with awards spread across multiple states rather than tied only to Minnesota.
$306K
$4.8M
$230K
$367K
Most grants fall between $1K and $7K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$7K
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Notable grantees: MS HARRIET RICKENBACKSHIH TZU RESCUE INC, MR ERIC RICKENBACKSHIH TZU RESCUE INC, DUP 15 Q ALLIANCE, SALVATION ARMY
Grants are national, but Minnesota receives a substantial share of recipient activity, accounting for 37% of grants. Recent Minnesota recipients include Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Stillwater. Arkansas is the top state by grant count, and recent Arkansas-based grants include organizations in Little Rock and Wynne. Outside those states, grants also reached Davie, Florida; Highland Park, Illinois; Hudson, New York; Wallingford, Connecticut; and La Quinta, California. All recorded grants in the recent list went to U.S. recipients.
Recent grants show a strong focus on animal rescue and community-oriented organizations. The foundation has funded small-dog rescue work, ferret rescue, civic or neighborhood alliances, emergency social services, food support, and community foundations or education-related recipients.
The grant-size distribution is modest: $1,125 at the 25th percentile, $4,125 at the median, and $7,250 at the 75th percentile. Several awards are larger than that range, but most grants fall in the low thousands.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Ms Harriet Rickenbackshih Tzu Rescue Inc, Dup 15 Q Alliance, In the Company of Ferrets, Foundation for Essential Needs, Innocence Project, and Salvation Army. That indicates a recurring-grant pattern rather than one-off giving.
Arkansas is the top state by grant count. Minnesota still accounts for 37% of grants, and recent awards also went to recipients in Florida, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, California, and New Jersey.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its activity in the recent record is entirely grant-based and directed to organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS HARRIET RICKENBACKSHIH TZU RESCUE INC | DAVIE, FL | $95,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| DR ENA MACRICROMWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CROMWELL, CT | $25,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| DUP 15 Q ALLIANCE | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $20,000 | 2026 | CIVIC/ COMMUNITY |
| FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| SALVATION ARMY | HUDSON, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CIVIC/ COMMUNITY |
| CROSSRIDGE WELNESS CO ST BERNARDS FOUNDATION | JONESBORO, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE | WALLINGFORD, CT | $12,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| PACER CENTER | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $12,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| H O R S E OF CT | WASHINGTON, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| IN THE COMPANY OF FERRETS | ZIMMERMAN, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| OLD TOWN ARTISAN STUDIO | LA QUINTA, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC/COMMUNITY |
| MANES & MOTIONS UNRESTRICTED CARE | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| MISSION SANTA MARIA | WARREN, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| CLINTON FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $8,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $7,500 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION RAPTOR CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF TORT LAW | WINSTED, CT | $1,500 | 2026 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| MS HARRIET RICKENBACKSHIH TZU RESCUE INC | DAVIE, FL | $61,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| DUP 15 Q ALLIANCE | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | CIVIC/ COMMUNITY |
| SALVATION ARMY | HUDSON, NY | $13,000 | 2025 | CIVIC/ COMMUNITY |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| PACER CENTER | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| IN THE COMPANY OF FERRETS | STILLWATER, MN | $8,500 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| MISSION SANTA MARIA | WARREN, NJ | $8,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| H O R S E OF CT | WASHINGTON, CT | $8,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| BILL HILLARY & CHELSEA CLINTON FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $7,000 | 2025 | CIVIC/COMMUNITY |
| CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE | WALLINGFORD, CT | $7,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| OLD TOWN ARTISAN STUDIO | LA QUINTA, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | CIVIC/COMMUNITY |
| DR ENA MACRICROMWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CROMWELL, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| THE WYNNE YELLOW JACKET FOUNDATION | WYNNE, AK | $5,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $5,000 | 2025 | CIVIC/COMMUNITY |
| UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION RAPTOR CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $4,000 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF TORT LAW | WINSTED, CT | $1,500 | 2025 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| MS HARRIET RICKENBACKSHIH TZU RESCUE INC | DAVIE, FL | $21,000 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| DUP 15 Q ALLIANCE | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $13,000 | 2024 | CIVIC/ COMMUNITY |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2024 | CIVIC/COMMUNITY |
| IN THE COMPANY OF FERRETS | STILLWATER, MN | $7,000 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $6,750 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| SALVATION ARMY | HUDSON, NY | $6,500 | 2024 | CIVIC/ COMMUNITY |
| BILL HILLARY & CHELSEA CLINTON FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $5,000 | 2024 | CIVIC/COMMUNITY |
| H O R S E OF CT | WASHINGTON, CT | $3,250 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION RAPTOR CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| DR ENA MACRICROMWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CROMWELL, CT | $1,500 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF TORT LAW | WINSTED, CT | $1,000 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
| PACER CENTER | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $1,000 | 2024 | CIVIC COMMUNITY |
MS HARRIET RICKENBACKSHIH TZU RESCUE INC
$95,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
DR ENA MACRICROMWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$25,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
DUP 15 Q ALLIANCE
$20,000CIVIC/ COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS
$20,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
SALVATION ARMY
$20,000CIVIC/ COMMUNITY
CROSSRIDGE WELNESS CO ST BERNARDS FOUNDATION
$20,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
CIVIC COMMUNITY
H O R S E OF CT
$10,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
IN THE COMPANY OF FERRETS
$10,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
MANES & MOTIONS UNRESTRICTED CARE
$10,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
MISSION SANTA MARIA
$10,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
CLINTON FOUNDATION
$8,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$7,500CIVIC COMMUNITY
UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION RAPTOR CENTER
$5,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
MS HARRIET RICKENBACKSHIH TZU RESCUE INC
$61,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
DUP 15 Q ALLIANCE
$20,000CIVIC/ COMMUNITY
SALVATION ARMY
$13,000CIVIC/ COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS
$10,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
IN THE COMPANY OF FERRETS
$8,500CIVIC COMMUNITY
MISSION SANTA MARIA
$8,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
H O R S E OF CT
$8,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
DR ENA MACRICROMWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$5,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$5,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
THE WYNNE YELLOW JACKET FOUNDATION
$5,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION RAPTOR CENTER
$4,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
MS HARRIET RICKENBACKSHIH TZU RESCUE INC
$21,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
DUP 15 Q ALLIANCE
$13,000CIVIC/ COMMUNITY
IN THE COMPANY OF FERRETS
$7,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS
$6,750CIVIC COMMUNITY
SALVATION ARMY
$6,500CIVIC/ COMMUNITY
H O R S E OF CT
$3,250CIVIC COMMUNITY
UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION RAPTOR CENTER
$2,000CIVIC COMMUNITY
DR ENA MACRICROMWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$1,500CIVIC COMMUNITY
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$1,000CIVIC COMMUNITY