Nobbs Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nobbs Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$98.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 86 | $74.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 88 | $98.8 million |
How to apply
Nobbs Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Nobbs Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 65 | $1.6 million |
| Utah | 2 | $140,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $74,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $42,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $22,000 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $21,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese Rescue | To provide funds for charitable activities | $250,000 |
| Higher Ground | To provide funds for charitable activities | $225,000 |
| University of California Riverside | To provide funds for charitable activities | $126,500 |
| BYU Perpetual Scholarship | To provide funds for charitable activities | $125,000 |
| San Diego State University | To provide funds for charitable activities | $121,000 |
| Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School | To provide funds for charitable activities | $98,250 |
| Choc Foundation | To provide funds for charitable activities | $72,500 |
| Wells of Life | To provide funds for charitable activities | $61,300 |
| City of Hope | To provide funds for charitable activities | $60,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | To provide funds for charitable activities | $47,000 |
| Cristo Rey Orange County High School | To provide funds for charitable activities | $45,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | To provide funds for charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army | To provide funds for charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Focus | To provide funds for charitable activities | $35,000 |
| University of California Redlands | To provide funds for charitable activities | $31,500 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students | To provide funds for charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Orange Catholic Foundation | To provide funds for charitable activities | $23,000 |
| University of San Diego | To provide funds for charitable activities | $22,000 |
| Father Joe's Village | To provide funds for charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Mukwano Christian Initiatives | To provide funds for charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Diego | To provide funds for charitable activities | $19,500 |
| Santa Margarita Catholic High School | To provide funds for charitable activities | $17,750 |
| Catarinas Club | To provide funds for charitable activities | $17,000 |
| Servite High School | To provide funds for charitable activities | $15,500 |
| Aquinas High School | To provide funds for charitable activities | $15,000 |
| BYU Pathway Worldwide | To provide funds for charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion | To provide funds for charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Rad Camp | To provide funds for charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | To provide funds for charitable activities | $13,000 |
| University of California San Diego | To provide funds for charitable activities | $13,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels | To provide funds for charitable activities | $12,000 |
| St Thomas Moore | To provide funds for charitable activities | $11,000 |
| Linfield Christian | To provide funds for charitable activities | $10,500 |
| USC Caruso Center | To provide funds for charitable activities | $10,500 |
| Alzheimer's Orange County | To provide funds for charitable activities | $10,000 |
| As Unto Jesus | To provide funds for charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of East County | To provide funds for charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Donna Clervi Foundation Parkinsons | To provide funds for charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Home Boy Under Conrad Hilton Foundation | To provide funds for charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of SD | To provide funds for charitable activities | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Nobbs
- Rand Sperry
- Phyllis Kruckenberg
Questions people ask
Does Nobbs Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nobbs Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nobbs Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Nobbs (Trustee), Rand Sperry (Trustee) and Phyllis Kruckenberg (Trustee).
What does Nobbs Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.