Robertson Foundation
The Robertson Foundation is a private family foundation (est. 1996) focused on Education, Environment, and Medical Research. The site states the foundation aims to grant approximately $100 million annually and explicitly notes it does not accept unsolicited proposals. The site includes program and press information and recent updates.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An education, environmental, or medical research organization with proven impact, preferably with a New York presence or strong ties to the foundation's network, and capable of absorbing multi-year or large-scale operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on reading/teacher policy, education system improvement, or STEM education.
- • Programs addressing climate, methane reduction, or energy transition.
- • Early-career investigator or medical research programs aligned with prior awards.
- • Established credibility or introductions to trustees, staff, or existing grantees.
- • Capacity to manage multi-million-dollar or multi-year grants.
Geography
Latest-year grants touched 12 states but were heavily weighted to New York, which received about 75% of 2024 dollars; historically the foundation has funded organizations across many states, so reach is multi-state but NY‑centric.
Recipient Variety
In 2024 the foundation funded 35 distinct recipients and historically has funded hundreds of unique organizations across education, environment, and medical research, showing a broad and diverse recipient set despite dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
The website and application notes state the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and only funds preselected recipients; although 23 new grantees appeared in 2024, that pattern suggests proactive identification or invitation rather than an open application process, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to gain funding without a relationship or referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
