Bobb Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bobb Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $72,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$225,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$72,000
- Assets$862,529
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,700 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $192,350 | 17 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $155,700 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 17 | $862,529 |
How to apply
Bobb 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 Bobb Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 6 | $132,000 |
| Tennessee | 7 | $68,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dream City Church | Religious - Dream City Church has a huge impact in Arizona beyond church services. They offer a wide range of classes and events to all ages, from young children to older adults. Programs include teen camps, marriage support, grief share, a food bank, and community volunteering. They are an impressive resource, strengthening their community. | $72,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes | Welfare - Supporting children and families to provide for families or children in need. Answering the call when a crisis happens, offering tremendous support to communities. | $35,000 |
| Individual | Welfare - Supporting children and families to provide for families or children in need. Answering the call when a crisis happens, offering tremendous support to communities. | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Acres Children's Home | Welfare - Supporting children and families to provide for families or children in need. Answering the call when a crisis happens, offering tremendous support to communities. | $20,000 |
| Individual | Education & Welfare - Supporting children and families to provide for families or children in need. Answering the call when a crisis happens, offering tremendous support to communities. | $10,000 |
| Church of the City | Welfare- The Village Project supporting children and families to provide for families or children in need. Answering the call when a crisis happens, offering tremendous support to communities. | $10,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Welfare - To serve critical needs in remarkable ways. Going far beyond the communities of the foundation. To offer support where it is needed when there may be no other resource, or the need is so great. | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Education - Educating young people on fiscal responsibility and encourage civic involvement and proactively supporting a healthy community. | $10,000 |
| Portico | Health and Welfare | $8,000 |
| Christian Family Care | Education & Welfare - Supporting children and families to provide for families or children in need. Answering the call when a crisis happens, offering tremendous support to communities. | $5,000 |
| Courage Worldwide | Education & Welfare - To serve critical needs in remarkable ways. Going far beyond the communities of the foundation. To offer support where it is needed when there may be no other resource, or the need is so great. | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | Welfare - - To provide for wounded military, often beyond our personal communities, who have sacrificed for our nation. Support to help lift the burden of the veteran community. | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Dream Center | Education & Welfare - Helping those in the community facing homelessness or addiction, offering relief from poverty or illness. | $5,000 |
| Educational Media Foundation | Education - Encouraging a healthy mind and body, which proactively supports a healthy community. | $3,000 |
| Stars Basketball Club | Community Support - Encouraging a healthy mind and body, which proactively supports a healthy community. | $3,000 |
| 413 Strong | Education - Helping those in the community facing homelessness or addiction, offering relief from poverty or illness. | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Welfare - To provide for wounded military, often beyond our personal communities, who have sacrificed for our nation. Support to help lift the burden of the veteran community. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Bobb
- Jean Bobb
- Carolyn Shope
- Christina Bobb
Questions people ask
Does Bobb Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bobb Family Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Bobb Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Bobb (President), Jean Bobb (Secretary/CFO), Carolyn Shope (Director) and Christina Bobb (Director).
What does Bobb Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and human services.