Robin Hood Foundation
88% goes to programs $6 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robin Hood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1989, with $180,479,570 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
826 Broadway Fl 9, New York, NY, 10003 EIN 13-3441066 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$180.5M
▲ 34.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$163.0M
Net assets
$235.2M
Employees
128
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $6 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Robin Hood Foundation: 88% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Robin Hood Foundation: 17 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Robin Hood Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Robin Hood Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Robin hood supports the most effective poverty-fighting programs in nyc.
What they do
See description of management acceleration in schedule o.in 2024, robin hood's management acceleration team facilitated the delivery of $6.4 million in pro bono services and made $1.3 million in grants to community partners.robin hood's management acceleration team collaborates with our grantee partners on key decisions and helps them build their networks, develop skills, fund capacity-building projects, and scale effective, sustainable programs. our support is offered through strategic consulting and grantmaking.
Contact & location
- Address
- 826 Broadway Fl 9, New York, NY, 10003
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $171.9M (FY2013) to $180.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $99.3MNet assets $235.2M
Operating margin
9.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$334.5M
Total liabilities
$99.3M
Net assets
$235.2M
Salaries & benefits
$25.3M
16% of expenses
Board members
42
42 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,479,570▲34.2% | $163,007,413▲8.2% | $235,172,887▲10.3% | $334,464,427▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $134,455,897▲4.0% | $150,625,376▼8.5% | $213,139,485▼2.6% | $308,801,119▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $129,325,423▼7.5% | $164,639,849▼19.7% | $218,897,331▼14.5% | $320,333,864▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $139,766,138▼30.5% | $205,099,666▲1.2% | $256,168,908▼18.7% | $351,881,499▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $201,015,663▲31.9% | $202,613,361▲44.7% | $315,117,926▲6.0% | $394,439,040▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $152,347,348▲14.5% | $140,010,455▼29.6% | $297,186,305▲10.2% | $365,604,454▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $133,002,438▲10.0% | $198,766,366▲39.9% | $269,792,353▼19.3% | $345,370,943▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $120,901,422▼29.6% | $142,028,716▼32.4% | $334,405,698▼3.6% | $410,831,803▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $171,693,929▼7.2% | $209,989,218▲33.6% | $346,945,914▼11.3% | $431,285,963▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $184,960,470▲29.9% | $157,218,464▼0.8% | $391,118,540▲8.1% | $462,935,695▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $142,420,271▼17.1% | $158,549,860▼24.4% | $361,880,214▼2.1% | $446,826,179▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $171,875,574 | $209,672,931▲33.5% | $369,583,164▼7.1% | $447,689,231▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $157,088,014▲15.0% | $397,636,215▲22.0% | $482,065,583▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $136,609,009▲8.8% | $325,997,588▲4.3% | $397,861,862▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $125,503,723 | $312,566,944 | $383,215,937 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Richard Buery Jr — $972,402 (0.60% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Buery Jr | Ceo / Non-voting Director | 60 | $972,402 |
| Emary Aronson | Chief Knowledge Officer | 60 | $460,628 |
| Carolyn Vine | Chief Development Officer | 60 | $429,510 |
| Matthew Klein | Chief Impact & Program Officer | 60 | $398,883 |
| Susan Sack | Md, Real Estate | 60 | $384,338 |
| Greg Taylor As of 022024 | Chief Financial & Op. Officer | 60 | $368,516 |
| Joanna Pressman | General Counsel/asst. Secr | 60 | $364,773 |
| Stephanie Royal | Chief People & Culture Officer | 60 | $346,774 |
| Sarah Oltmans | Chief of Grant Strategy | 60 | $340,336 |
| Jason Cone | Chief Public Policy Officer | 60 | $332,676 |
| Susan Epstein | Md, Field Building and Pub | 60 | $311,075 |
| Deborah Mccoy | Md, Young Adults | 60 | $308,463 |
| Gabrielle Ramos-solomon | Chief of Staff | 60 | $292,584 |
| Alan D Schwartz | Director | 1 | — |
| Alexandra Mondre | Director (as of 04/2024) | 1 | — |
| Alexis Ohanian | Director | 1 | — |
| Angela Blackwell | Director | 1 | — |
| Anne Dinning | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Barry Sternlicht | Director | 1 | — |
| Cecily Carson | Director | 1.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| David Stark Inc | Design Consultant | $1,276,514 |
| Nimblist LLC | Event Production | $1,176,746 |
| 4wall Entertainment Inc | Design Consultant | $921,340 |
| Jessica Stuart Media Inc | Design Consultant | $753,137 |
| Restaurant Associates Corporation | Design Consultant | $658,560 |
Grants received · $296.1M total
223 grants to Robin Hood Foundation totaling $296.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $1,632,860 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $909,600 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $393,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $311,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $220,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $157,913 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $125,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $32,006 |
| The New York and Presbyterian Hospital | Support | 2024 | $32,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $30,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $29,500 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $16,500 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $16,300 |
Grants made · $126.3M in FY2024
249 grants totaling $126.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Robin Hood Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Relay Graduate School of Education | Poverty relief | $5,356,000 |
| Relay Graduate School of Education | Poverty relief | $4,157,500 |
| The Eagle Academy Foundation Inc | Poverty relief | $3,146,951 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Poverty relief | $2,943,760 |
| Kindwork | Poverty relief | $2,120,500 |
| New Visions For Public Schools Inc | Poverty relief | $2,103,000 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | Poverty relief | $2,050,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement Inc | Poverty relief | $2,000,000 |
| Achievement First Inc | Poverty relief | $1,700,000 |
| Getting Out and Staying Out Inc | Poverty relief | $1,670,000 |
| Fund For Public Health In New York Inc | Poverty relief | $1,650,000 |
| Bronxworks Inc | Poverty relief | $1,645,000 |
| All Our Kin Inc | Poverty relief | $1,600,000 |
| Kipp New York Inc | Poverty relief | $1,526,000 |
| Strive International Inc | Poverty relief | $1,500,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robin Hood Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robin Hood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3441066, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robin Hood Foundation's EIN?
- Robin Hood Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3441066.
- How much revenue does Robin Hood Foundation report?
- Robin Hood Foundation reported $180,479,570 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Robin Hood Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Robin Hood Foundation spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Robin Hood Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robin Hood Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Robin Hood Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Robin Hood Foundation's latest Form 990 is $972,402, paid to Richard Buery Jr (Ceo / Non-voting Director).
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Data for Robin Hood Foundation (EIN 13-3441066) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.