About Robison Excelsior Foundation
The Excelsior Foundation exists to assist those organizations that are committed to providing hope and assistance to those in need.
Focus Areas
At-risk youthYouth servicesCommunity development
Who They Fund
people in need (low-income individuals and families)local communitiesfaith-based organizations and church-led programscommunity leaders and volunteers
Funding Style
faith-based fundinggrantmakingcatalytic/seed fundingfunder collaborationvolunteer-engagement support
About Robison Excelsior Foundation
The Robison Excelsior Foundation’s recent giving is defined by one recurring local partner: Youth Voice received $250,000 in 2024, $100,000 in 2025, and $80,000 in 2023. That multi-year pattern signals sustained support rather than isolated awards, and it sits alongside grants to several Abilene institutions working with youth, families, arts, and community services. The foundation says its primary funding focus is at-risk youth programs in the Big Country area, and its active grant programs are open to nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) status and an IRS Form W-9. The grant list shows a broad local footprint across Abilene organizations, including Big Country Casa, The Grace Museum, Historic Paramount Theatre, Abilene Arts Alliance, National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, and New Horizons Ranch and Center Inc. Funding also extends to institutions tied to education and public life, such as Abilene Christian University and the Community Foundation of Abilene. The pattern points to grantmaking that supports youth-centered services while also backing community organizations that serve the wider Big Country area.
What Robison Excelsior Foundation Funds
At-risk youth is the clearest throughline in the foundation’s program structure and its recent grants. Youth Voice received $250,000 in 2024, $100,000 in 2025, and $80,000 in 2023, while Big Country Casa received $25,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. New Horizons Ranch and Center Inc also appears repeatedly at $15,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Beyond youth services, the foundation supports community and cultural institutions in Abilene. The Grace Museum received $47,200 in 2025, $22,500 in 2024, and $20,000 in 2023. Historic Paramount Theatre was funded at $35,000 in 2024 and 2025, after a $25,000 grant in 2023. Abilene Arts Alliance received $45,000 in 2024, $35,000 in 2025, and $25,000 in 2023. These recurring awards show a local grantmaking pattern with repeated support for the same organizations over several years.
How Robison Excelsior Foundation Gives
Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $15,305, and a p75 of $25,000. The pattern is local and highly concentrated: all recorded recipient grants go to organizations in Texas, and many recipients appear in multiple years, including Youth Voice, Big Country Casa, The Grace Museum, Historic Paramount Theatre, and New Horizons Ranch and Center Inc. The foundation’s active grant programs accept unsolicited requests. Its stated application materials call for current 501(c)(3) certification and an IRS Form W-9.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$411K
Total Assets
$110K
Total Revenue
$895K
Total Expenses
$837K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$25K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
LEAH DOTY
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