The Wanda Bobowski Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Wanda Bobowski Fund is a private foundation in Mountain View, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $240,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$240,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $150,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $150,000 | 12 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 14 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
The Wanda Bobowski Fund 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 The Wanda Bobowski Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 5 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General Support | $65,000 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Amazon Conservation Team | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Palestine Children's Relief Fun | General Support | $25,000 |
| International Committee of the Red | General Support | $25,000 |
| Science Spirit Institute | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Lawyering Project co Tides Cent | General Support | $10,000 |
| YWCA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kalw | General Support | $5,000 |
| Kqed | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Simons
- Erica J Simons
- Daniel R Corbet
- Lyndsey Simons
Questions people ask
Does The Wanda Bobowski Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wanda Bobowski Fund give?
$240,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Wanda Bobowski Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Debra Simons (President), Erica J Simons (VicePresident), Daniel R Corbet (Treasurer) and Lyndsey Simons (Secretary).
What does The Wanda Bobowski Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.