Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$24.2 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $275,000 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $275,000 | 9 | $23.7 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 5 | $24.2 million |
How to apply
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst 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 Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $155,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | Research for an educational book | $150,000 |
| National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy | General operating purposes | $15,000 |
| Friends of the American University of Afghanistan | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Mane Stream Inc | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | Grand strategy summit | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Carley
- Edward F Cox
- Patricia Nixon Cox
- Christopher Cox
Questions people ask
Does Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John H Carley (President & Director), Edward F Cox (Treasurer, Secretary & Director), Patricia Nixon Cox (Director) and Christopher Cox (Director).
What does Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.