The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 20-2479103
- New York
- New York
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in New York
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $9.6MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 2Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $200KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ROBERTSON SCHOLARS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM") PROVIDES A YEARLY GRANT TO BOTH DUKE UNIVERSITY ("DUKE") AND UNC-CHAPEL HILL ("UNC") TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR A SELECTIVE GROUP OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS. SCHOLARS ARE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR EXTRAORDINARY POTENTIAL FOR LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. PROGRAMMATIC BENEFITS INCLUDE TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, SUMMER FUNDING, AND RIGOROUS MENTORSHIP.THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ("ED") OF THE PROGRAM IS INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF THIS ACTIVITY, INCLUDING SCHOLARS SELECTION AND ONGOING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMATIC DESIGN AND DELIVERY, STRATEGIC VISION-SETTING AND PLANNING, AND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT. THE ED DEVELOPS AND COORDINATES ACTIVITY EVENTS HOSTED FOR THE SCHOLARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND HE OVERSEES THE CROSS-CAMPUS COLLABORATION AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH BOTH THE DUKE AND UNC ADMINISTRATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6/30/2023, THERE WERE 62 SCHOLARS ATTENDING DUKE AND 65 SCHOLARS ATTENDING UNC.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $7.7M | 2025 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $1.8M | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (2 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.robertsonscholars.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.