Hobbs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hobbs Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $750,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$750,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $700,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $650,000 | 32 | $16.5 million |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 34 | $18.3 million |
| 2025 | $750,000 | 38 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
Hobbs 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hobbs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 35 | $675,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Harbor Inc | Project support | $30,000 |
| Dawning Family Services | Project support | $30,000 |
| Educate Tomorrow | Project support | $30,000 |
| Family Promise Inc | Project support | $30,000 |
| Heart Gallery of Tampa Inc | Project support | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay Inc | Project support | $30,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Champions for Children Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Chapman Partnership Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Miami Diaper Bank Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Nurse-Family Partnership | Project support | $25,000 |
| Place of Hope Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| The Children's Place at Home Safe Inc DBA Homesafe | Project support | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children Foundation Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children of Tampa Bay Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Youth Haven Inc | Project support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay | Project support | $20,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Project support | $20,000 |
| Children's Home Network | Project support | $20,000 |
| Jack & Jill Children's Center | Project support | $20,000 |
| One More Child | Project support | $20,000 |
| Center for Child Counseling Inc | Project support | $15,000 |
| Barry University | Project support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Children's Network of Hillsborough LLC | Project support | $10,000 |
| Clothes to Kids Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Joshua House Foundation Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Genesis Hopeful Haven Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Heart Gallery of Broward County Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Kids in Distress Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| Suncoast Voices for Children | Project support | $10,000 |
| The Lucy Project | Project support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Hobbs
Questions people ask
Does Hobbs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hobbs Foundation give?
$750,000 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Hobbs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Hobbs (President/Director).
What does Hobbs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.