Bobby's Fund Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bobby's Fund Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$115,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $90,100 the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,600 | 26 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $90,100 | 25 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 26 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Bobby's Fund 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 Bobby's Fund Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | $103,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | General operations | $20,000 |
| United Way of King County | General operations | $20,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | General operations | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Grays Harbor | General operations | $10,000 |
| Grays Harbor College | General operations | $7,400 |
| University of Washington | Economics endowed fund | $7,000 |
| Epiphany Parish of Seattle | General operations | $5,000 |
| Pocock Rowing | General operations | $5,000 |
| Team Read | General operations | $4,000 |
| Georgetown University | General operations | $3,000 |
| Heart of Texas Fca | General operations | $3,000 |
| Lakeside School | General operations | $2,500 |
| Annie Wright School | General operations | $2,000 |
| Yale University | General operations | $2,000 |
| ASPCA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Paws | General operations | $1,500 |
| Kkuow | General operations | $1,400 |
| KNKX | General operations | $1,400 |
| TVW | General operations | $1,400 |
| Cascade Public Media | General operations | $1,400 |
| George Pocock Rowing Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Sea Mar Community Health Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | General operations | $1,000 |
| Safe Crossings Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kriss A Sjoblom
- Wendy Sjoblom
- Ohana Fiduciary Corporation
Questions people ask
Does Bobby's Fund Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bobby's Fund Foundation give?
$115,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Bobby's Fund Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kriss A Sjoblom (Trustee), Wendy Sjoblom (Trustee) and Ohana Fiduciary Corporation (Trustee).
What does Bobby's Fund Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.