NEWS & RESOURCES
Read to Them: How Reading Aloud Promotes Early Literacy and Builds Connections
February 18, 2026
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. At the […]
2026 ECCE SPARK Grant Cycle Announcement
January 21, 2026
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Robins Foundation will start accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood care and education (ECCE). This is our first of two SPARK […]
Robins Foundation Welcomes Stephanie Keller as Early Childhood Program and Operations Coordinator
September 25, 2025
Robins Foundation is excited to welcome Stephanie Keller to Robins Foundation as our new Early Childhood Program and Operations Coordinator. In this role, Stephanie will support the Foundation’s early childhood […]
Groundwork RVA: Creating the Next Generation of Urban Conservationists
September 3, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. Last month, […]
Blue Sky Fund: How a Local Nonprofit Closes the Outdoor Experience Gap for Richmond Youth
August 7, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
Why Catchafire is Our Go-To Platform for Nonprofit Capacity Building
July 22, 2025
At Robins Foundation, we believe that capacity building support is crucial to the wellbeing and sustainability of nonprofit organizations. That’s why the foundation has provided 160+ local nonprofits- not just […]
Robins Foundation Announces Second ECCE Grant Cycle for 2025
July 17, 2025
Robins Foundation is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood care and education (ECCE). This is our second of two ECCE grant cycles of the 2025 […]
FRIENDS Association for Children: 154 Years of Quality Support For Children
July 8, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
Robins Foundation is Hiring: Early Childhood Program and Operations Coordinator
July 8, 2025
Join us in strengthening the early childhood ecosystem in Richmond to support our youngest learners! Robins Foundation believes the path to a brighter future for Richmond’s children starts early. That’s […]
Healthy Hearts Plus II: How a Local Black-Owned Organization Empowers Communities Through Nutritional Education
June 19, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
St. Luke Legacy Center: How Black and Brown Led Organizations Follow the Footsteps of Maggie L. Walker
May 7, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
ReEstablish Richmond: Filling Gaps within Local Immigrant and Refugee Services
April 8, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
Children’s Assistive Technology Services (C.A.T.S.): How Local Leaders Provide Life-Changing Assistive Technology for Children
March 13, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
SOAR365: Expanding Access to Pediatric Therapy and Inclusive Play for Children with Disabilities
February 13, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
Henrico CASA: How Local Advocates Support Children Experiencing Abuse and Neglect
January 30, 2025
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
2025 Jumpstart Program Cohort Announcement
January 22, 2025
We're excited to announce our first ECCE grant cycle of 2025! Calling all nonprofits dedicated to transforming young lives through quality early childhood care and education.
2025 Grant Cycle Announcement
January 15, 2025
We're excited to announce our first ECCE grant cycle of 2025! Calling all nonprofits dedicated to transforming young lives through quality early childhood care and education.
Urban Baby Beginnings: How Maternal Support Improves Generational Outcomes
December 12, 2024
Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, […]
Reach Out and Read: Bolstering Literacy Rates Through Shared Reading
November 21, 2024
This summer, Robins Foundation’s new Administrative and Operations Coordinator, Annaliese Santana, helped launch the Foundation’s “Partner Spotlight” initiative. This initiative provides a platform for grantees to highlight their important work […]
CIS of Petersburg: How School-Based Support Enhances Early Childhood Development
October 24, 2024
Throughout the summer, Robins Foundation’s new Administrative and Operations Coordinator, Annaliese Santana, interviewed eight inspiring community leaders as part of the Foundation’s “Partner Spotlight” initiative. This initiative provides a platform […]
Children’s Museum of Richmond: How Learning Through Play and Role Modeling Impact Young Children
October 10, 2024
Throughout the summer, Robins Foundation’s administrative and operations coordinator, Annaliese Santana, interviewed eight inspiring community leaders as part of the foundation’s “Partner Spotlight” initiative. This initiative provides a platform for […]
Voices for Virginia’s Children: How Local Policy Advocates Prioritize Early Childhood Development
September 26, 2024
Throughout the summer, Robins Foundation’s summer intern, Annaliese Santana, interviewed eight inspiring community leaders as part of the foundation’s “Partner Spotlight” initiative. This new initiative provides a platform for grantees […]
Virginia Association for Infant Mental Health (VAIMH): Why Infant Mental Health Matters
September 12, 2024
Throughout the summer, Robin’s Foundation’s summer intern, Annaliese Santana, interviewed eight inspiring community leaders as part of the foundation’s “Partner Spotlight” initiative. This new initiative provides a platform for grantees […]
Robins Foundation Refines Early Childhood Strategy Based on Community Feedback
September 9, 2024
As a part of our ongoing commitment to learn and improve how we work alongside our community to address current and long standing needs, Robins Foundation completed a comprehensive, inclusive […]
Sacred Heart Center: How Culturally Informed Care and Community Support Strengthen the Latine Community
August 29, 2024
Throughout the summer, Robins Foundation’s summer intern, Annaliese Santana, interviewed eight inspiring community leaders as part of the Foundation’s “Partner Spotlight” initiative. This new initiative provides a platform for grantees […]
Centro Sagrado Corazón: Cómo la atención culturalmente informada y el apoyo comunitario fortalecen a la comunidad latina
August 29, 2024
A lo largo del verano, la becaria de verano de la Fundación Robin, Annaliese Santana, entrevistó a ocho líderes comunitarios inspiradores como parte de la iniciativa “Partner Spotlight” de la […]
Virginia Literacy Foundation: Fostering Collaboration and Literacy Growth Through Individualized Support
August 7, 2024
Throughout the summer, Robin’s Foundation’s summer intern, Annaliese Santana, interviewed eight inspiring community leaders as part of the foundation’s “Partner Spotlight” initiative. This new initiative provides a platform for grantees […]
Robins Foundation Announces Second ECCE Grant Cycle for 2024
July 22, 2024
We’re excited to announce that Robins Foundation will start accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood care and education (ECCE) beginning Monday, July 29, 2024.
Robins Foundation Launches New Grants Management Portal, GOapply
July 18, 2024
As we work to strengthen our grantmaking process and improve the application experience for returning and future applicants, we wanted to provide an update on a transition Robins Foundation made […]
Robins Foundation Renews “SEED” Grant Program to Continue Investing in Small, Local Non Profit Child Care Providers
April 11, 2024
In May of 2023, Robins Foundation announced a new pilot program called the SEED (“Support for Early Education and Development”) grant to provide smaller, nonprofit child care providers with flexible […]
Jumpstart Program Announcement
February 15, 2024
We are excited to announce the next Jumpstart Program cohort! Robins Foundation is supporting its fourth cohort of Richmond area nonprofits taking part in Bonterra Tech’s innovative Jumpstart program. Previously […]
Robins Foundation’s ECCE Grant Cycle for 2024 Opens
January 24, 2024
We are excited to announce we are now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood care and education.
Robins Foundation 2023 Early Childhood Care & Education Grant Announcement – Cycle Two
December 15, 2023
We are excited to announce the cycle two grants focused on early childhood care and education.
Robins Foundation’s Final ECCE Grant Cycle for 2023 Opens
July 26, 2023
We are excited to announce we are now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on early care and education.
Robins Foundation 2023 ECCE Grant Announcement- Cycle One
June 14, 2023
We are excited to announce we are now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on early care and education.
Robins Foundation Pilots “SEED” Grant Program for Small, Local Non-Profit Child Care Providers
May 12, 2023
We are excited to announce we are now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on early care and education.
Robins Foundation 2023 ECCE Grant Announcement
February 1, 2023
We are excited to announce we are now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations focused on early care and education.
Robins Foundation ECE Grant Announcement- Cycle Two
October 6, 2022
We are pleased to announce the grantee partners for our second ECE-focused grant cycle.
Meg Pienkowski, local early childhood leader and advocate, joins Robins Foundation as Senior Program Officer
September 8, 2022
We are pleased to announce the grantee partners for our first ECE-focused grant cycle.
Robins Foundation ECE Grant Announcement- Cycle One
June 30, 2022
We are pleased to announce the grantee partners for our first ECE-focused grant cycle.
Our Team is Evolving as We Step More Fully into our New Strategic Direction
July 7, 2022
Staff changes at Robins Foundation: We're announcing a promotion, a transition, and an open position.
Robins Foundation Staff Promotion and Position Opening/Opportunity
June 24, 2022
Staff changes at Robins Foundation: We're announcing a promotion, a transition, and an open position.
Leadership Transitions at Robins Foundation
February 7, 2022
Juliet Shield-Taylor, Chair, Board of Directors announced that Dr. Christopher Chin will become the President and CEO of Robins Foundation, effective March 2, 2022. An experienced leader in philanthropy, child development, and nonprofit organizations, he will focus on launching the foundation’s new strategic framework centered on early childhood education.
Why Robins Foundation is Committed to Supporting Early Childhood Education
November 23, 2021
A question I am often asked is, “why is child care so expensive, if child care teachers are paid so little?” The child care crisis in the Richmond region very much mirrors that of the nation
Recovery in Richmond: Rebuilding the foundation that makes education possible
July 9, 2021
Over the past year and a half, many of us were forced to assume multiple roles. We have been parents and employees, teachers, principals and cafeteria workers, rolled into one.
Social and Emotional Learning & Behavioral Health Funding Collaborative
September 19, 2021
It is well documented that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on mental and behavioral health across the globe.
Our Publications
November 15, 2021
Explore the following links and publications to more about Robins Foundation works partners to lead transformational change in the greater Richmond community.
Welcome Roger Scheffel
January 20, 2021
Roger Scheffel, member of Robins' board of directors, shares how he was introduced to the Robins family and what education means to him.
