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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 22-2558699

Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Stamford, NY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 100 grants and $3.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Apr 30, 2026), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Donald E Van Etten
101 Main Street
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-2508
Form and materials
Robinson-broadhurst foundation, inc. 101 main street - p. O. Box 160 stamford, NY 12167-0160 (607) 652-2508 fax: (607) 652-2453 dear grant applicant: thank you for your inquiry for a grant application from the robinson-broadhurst foundation, inc. You will find an application form for a grant request attached. Please complete all sections of the application and provide the additional documentation requested. All applications and materials must be submitted and postmarked by the deadline (november 30TH) to ensure consideration at the next foundation meeting. The foundation is limited in gifting to the following geographic areas: winchendon, ma, stamford and worcester, NY. As a general rule, the foundation will not make grants for meeting annual operating expenditures or for retiring existing debts and prefers to make grants of a non-recurring nature. A report must be provided by the grantee which demonstrates that the project has been completed. Further funding will not be considered unt
Deadlines
November 30 for consideration for the fiscal year beginning may 1
Restrictions
Organizations serving communities of: stamford NY, worcester NY, and winchendon ma.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,247,744

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $36,812,016

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,317,085

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $36,096,674

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,703,258

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $37,873,533

  • Tax year 2022

    $8,745,655

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $38,787,702

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,744,083

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $43,440,327

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,531,367

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $42,362,708

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,101,762

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $39,627,868

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,755,061

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $39,882,515

Grants paid in 2025

100 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Headwaters EMS IncHobart, NY

    Operating expenses

    $350,000
  2. Stamford Village LibraryStamford, NY

    Facility construction

    $200,000
  3. Town of Winchendon Public SchoolWinchendon, MA

    Education enrichment opps

    $200,000
  4. Wendell P Clark Memorial AssocWinchendon, MA

    Programming youth

    $150,000
  5. Winchendon Community Action OmmitteWinchendon, MA

    Cac community hub

    $95,000
  6. Town of WorcesterWorcester, NY

    Salt shed construction

    $80,000
  7. Village of StamfordStamford, NY

    Pool operations

    $80,000
  8. Stamford Joint Fire DistrictStamford, NY

    Rescue truck

    $75,000
  9. Stamford Central SchoolStamford, NY

    Community grant

    $72,642
  10. Stamford Central SchoolStamford, NY

    Stamford central school dist GRT

    $69,366
  11. Winchendon Council on AgingWinchendon, MA

    Senior center improvements

    $58,518
  12. TWN of Winchendon Fire DepartmentWinchendon, MA

    Turnout gear replacement

    $57,405
  13. TWN of Winchendon DPWWinchendon, MA

    Information communication board

    $55,000
  14. Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchWinchendon, MA

    Program & maintenance projects

    $54,830
  15. Montachusett Veterans Outreach CtrGardner, MA

    Schools redevelopment

    $50,000
  16. Stamford Cemetery AssociationStamford, NY

    Paving & continual maint

    $50,000
  17. Village of StamfordStamford, NY

    Construction costs

    $50,000
  18. Winchendon Parks & Recreaton CommWinchendon, MA

    Staffing

    $50,000
  19. United Parish of WinchendonWinchendon, MA

    United youth center

    $50,000
  20. TWN Winchendon DPWWinchendon, MA

    MMH sidewalks

    $50,000
  21. TWN Winchendon DPWWinchendon, MA

    Youth program field improvements

    $50,000
  22. Wendel P Clark Memorial AssociationWinchendon, MA

    Capital project support

    $49,500
  23. Stamharpkort Rural Fire DistStamford, NY

    Equipment

    $45,000
  24. TWN of Winchendon Police DeptWinchendon, MA

    Electronic weapon upgrade

    $40,138
  25. Catskill Mountain Little LeagueHobart, NY

    Athlitic field watering system

    $40,000
  26. Catskill Revitalization CorporationStamford, NY

    Facility restoration

    $40,000
  27. Gaamha IncGardner, MA

    R.o.o.t.s. Building

    $40,000
  28. Worcester Fire DistrictWorcester, NY

    Facility improvement

    $36,000
  29. Helios CareOneonta, NY

    Programs

    $35,000
  30. Stamford Fire DepartmentStamford, NY

    Drone firefighting

    $32,500
  31. Stamford Village Improvement AssocStamford, NY

    Program costs

    $31,679
  32. Winchendon History and CultureWinchendon, MA

    Facility maintenance

    $31,350
  33. The Roxbury Arts Group IncRoxbury, NY

    Program support

    $30,000
  34. Town of HarpersfieldHarpersfield, NY

    Heavy duty pickup

    $30,000
  35. Town of StamfordHobart, NY

    Road equipment

    $30,000
  36. Worcester Emergency SquadWorcester, NY

    Emergency equipment

    $28,000
  37. Stamford Village LibraryStamford, NY

    Programming

    $27,303
  38. Maple View CemeteryWorcester, NY

    Maintenance & tree removal

    $27,000
  39. Worcester United Methodist ChurchWorcester, NY

    Facility maintenance

    $27,000
  40. Mount Wachusett Community College FGardner, MA

    Work study fund

    $26,919
  41. Winchendon Youth Baseball & SoftbalWinchendon, MA

    Field maint & equipment

    $26,000
  42. East Worcester Fire DeptEast Worcester, NY

    Tirnout gear

    $25,000
  43. Friends of Music of Stamford NY IncStamford, NY

    Programming concert series

    $25,000
  44. Stamford Childern's Activities CtrStamford, NY

    Operations

    $25,000
  45. Winchendon Springs Lake AssociationWinchendon, MA

    Dam maintenance

    $25,000
  46. The Worcester Food PantryWorcester, NY

    Program support

    $22,400
  47. Stamford Central SchoolStamford, NY

    Scholarships

    $20,634
  48. Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue IncWinchendon, MA

    Domestic animal care

    $20,000
  49. Family Planning of So Central NYOneonta, NY

    Programs - access to healthcare

    $20,000
  50. Stamford Wellness CenterStamford, NY

    Counseling program

    $20,000
  51. Winchendon Music FestivalNewton, MA

    Music festival

    $20,000
  52. TWN Winchendon DPWWinchendon, MA

    Street flag & banner projects

    $20,000
  53. Goodyear Lake Polar Bears IncMilford, NY

    Winter program funding

    $20,000
  54. Scared Heart ParishStamford, NY

    Food pantry

    $18,000
  55. TWN of Winchendon Fire DeptWinchendon, MA

    Drone program

    $16,010
  56. United Parish of WinchendonWinchendon, MA

    Building painting

    $15,700
  57. Growing PlacesLeominster, MA

    Heal winchendon community hub

    $15,000
  58. Worcester Central SchoolWorcester, NY

    Music dept program

    $15,000
  59. Land of StrangersStamford, NY

    Local radio programming

    $15,000
  60. United Parish of WinchendonWinchendon, MA

    Heating equipment

    $13,500
  61. Worcester Back Pack ProgWorcester, NY

    Backpack program

    $12,400
  62. United Parish of WinchendonWinchendon, MA

    Facilty maintenance

    $12,000
  63. Friends of BassettCooperstown, NY

    Scanner upgrade

    $10,000
  64. Hanford Mills MuseumEast Meredith, NY

    Operations

    $10,000
  65. Mount Wachusett Community College FGardner, MA

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  66. The Community Music Network IncS Kortright, NY

    Stamford programs

    $10,000
  67. The West Kortright Centre IncEast Meredith, NY

    Programs

    $10,000
  68. Worcester-Schenevus LibraryWorcester, NY

    Maintenance

    $10,000
  69. BSA Leatherstocking CouncilUtica, NY

    Camperships

    $10,000
  70. The Party Theater IncStamford, NY

    Programs

    $10,000
  71. Catskill Athletic ClubStamford, NY

    Operations

    $10,000
  72. Boy Scout Troop 193Winchendon, MA

    Training, excursion & equip, uniform

    $8,000
  73. Hartwick CollegeOneonta, NY

    Scholarships

    $8,000
  74. Gardner Area League of ArtsWinchendon, MA

    Program operation

    $7,500
  75. Winchendon WindsWinchendon, MA

    Program concert series

    $7,500
  76. The Cornerstone ChurchWinchendon, MA

    Youth leadership and job skills

    $7,250
  77. Stamford Christmas Feeling FundStamford, NY

    Program support

    $7,000
  78. The Unitarian Universalist ChurchWinchendon, MA

    Program operations

    $7,000
  79. The Weiting Memorial AssocWorcester, NY

    Summer programming

    $7,000
  80. Stamford Village Improvement AssocStamford, NY

    Program expenses

    $6,825
  81. Michael Kudish Natural History PresStamford, NY

    Programs

    $6,000
  82. Worcester Central SchoolWorcester, NY

    Crop program

    $6,000
  83. Worcester Historical Scoiety IncWorcester, NY

    Summer concerts

    $6,000
  84. Winchendon Council on AgingWinchendon, MA

    Functional enhancements

    $5,700
  85. Town of WinchendonWinchendon, MA

    Recreation programming extention

    $5,500
  86. Arts & Rec IncStamford, NY

    Programming & operating support

    $5,000
  87. Hanford Mills MuseumEast Meredith, NY

    Detection system

    $5,000
  88. Second Chance Animal Services IncE Brookfield, MA

    Vaccine clinics

    $5,000
  89. Worcester Central SchoolWorcester, NY

    Arts in education

    $5,000
  90. Stamford Wellness CenterStamford, NY

    Programming

    $4,550
  91. SGC Junior Golf IncStamford, NY

    Program support

    $3,650
  92. Winchendon Wreath FundWinchendon, MA

    Program expenditures

    $3,500
  93. Winchendon Cub Scout Pack 193Winchendon, MA

    Programs

    $3,000
  94. United Parish of WinchendonWinchendon, MA

    Computer

    $2,500
  95. Friends of Veterans Memorial CemeteWinchendon, MA

    Grounds upkeep

    $2,400
  96. Hanford Mills MuseumEast Meredith, NY

    Outreach programming

    $1,500
  97. Scouts BSA Troop 7193Winchendon, MA

    Leadership traning & programs

    $1,375
  98. Worcester Sports Booster ClubEast Worcester, NY

    Team shelters

    $1,200
  99. Worcester Central SchoolWorcester, NY

    Program-ffa

    $1,000
  100. Worcester Central SchoolOrcester, NY

    Hygiene closet

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture8 grants $84,00028% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation2 grants $50,00017% of the total
  3. Human services2 grants $42,00014% of the total
  4. Animals2 grants $25,0008% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $25,0008% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $22,4008% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $48,00016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York59 grants $1,879,649
  2. Massachusetts41 grants $1,368,095

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Heather ClarkSEC/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $12,000
  • Donald E VanettenPRESIDENT\DI Hours 40Pay $149,616
  • Glenn HuntVP\DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $14,000
  • Patty CallagyDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $12,000
  • James EmpieADVISORY COM Hours 0Pay $2,000
  • James O'Connor JrADVISORY COM Hours 0Pay $2,000
  • Larry BobnickADVISORY COM Hours 0Pay $2,000
  • Kenneth LabrackADVISORY COM Hours 0Pay $2,000
  • Cindy LandannoDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $14,000

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