The Sanford N And Judith Robinson
The organization is a private foundation that focuses on charitable donations, with a significant emphasis on supporting Jewish organizations and causes. Its mission appears to center around community service and health-related initiatives, as evidenced by its funding of various charities, including those addressing health issues like multiple sclerosis. The foundation primarily serves organizations that contribute to the Jewish community, arts and culture, and health charities. It is based in Pennsylvania and has a notable pattern of supporting local charities, particularly in Pittsburgh.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Pennsylvania nonprofit (especially Jewish community organizations, local health, or arts groups) with local credibility or a referral from a regional federation or existing grantee.
Good Fit
- • Located in Pennsylvania, preferably the Pittsburgh region.
- • Mission alignment with Jewish community, health, or arts causes.
- • Warm introduction or relationship with a prior grantee or regional federation.
- • Track record of local impact and responsible stewardship for modest grants.
- • Request size in the range of prior awards (small- to mid-sized grants).
Geography
Giving is strongly concentrated in Pennsylvania — roughly four-fifths of 2023 dollars — though smaller out-of-state gifts to CA, NY, and TX appear; the footprint is primarily local.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a dozen distinct grantees across Jewish, health, and arts causes with a stable core of eight returning recipients and four new entrants, but dollar concentration in the top five (83%) limits breadth.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected organizations and no public application route is visible; filings do show some new recipients, but the declared preselection policy and lack of submission mechanics make unsolicited access unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
