Familia Robinson Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on education, health, and human services. Its mission is reflected in its funding priorities, which include initiatives for children, disaster relief, arts, and support for vulnerable populations such as battered women and those affected by human trafficking. The foundation actively contributes to organizations that provide educational opportunities, health services for the poor, and disaster aid, demonstrating a commitment to improving the well-being of individuals and communities. Its philanthropic efforts extend to various sectors, including education, health, and the arts, indicating a broad approach to charitable giving.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charities working in education, human services, disaster relief, youth development, health or the arts that seek modest grants and have an existing introduction or relationship into the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic focus in education, children/youth, disaster response, or health for underserved populations.
- • Ability to absorb relatively small awards (typical grants under $10K; max observed ~$12.7K).
- • An existing relationship or referral from a current or past grantee, MN-based intermediary, or a director-level contact.
- • Demonstrated track record and clear, concise funding request aligned with past grant purposes.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 10 states and the foundation has funded about 11–12 states across prior years; while Minnesota receives the single largest share, the footprint is multi-state rather than strictly local.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made roughly 22–29 grants per year to 22–29 distinct recipients across the three observed years, covering education, human services, disaster relief, health and arts, indicating a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows some new recipients (9 in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly marks grants as only to preselected applicants and there is no public application route or contact information; therefore unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to break into the portfolio without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
