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The Hobson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Francisco, California · EIN 943061589

The Hobson Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $11,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Hobson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hobson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$11,500

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
West Marin Fund
Point Reyes Station, CA
General$10,000
Nepal Youth Foundation
San Francisco, CA
General$1,000
Vivalon Healthing Age Center
San Rafael, CA
General$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hobson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Hobson Family Foundation give?

$11,500 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Hobson Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Sandra S Hobson (President), Charles M Hobson (Secretary), Mary Daniel Hobson (Director) and Parker Hobson (Treasurer).

What does The Hobson Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.

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