NOBBS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$2.0M+9% YoY
Grants
88
Median Grant
$10K
Organizations Funded
51
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Foundation Overview
Mission
To empower and enable disadvantaged but aspiring children and young adults to reach their dreams and become independent, productive, and self-sufficient; based on founders values to provide opportunities to people in need
Focus Areas
Grant Types
How to Apply
The Foundation generally does not accept unsolicited applications. Invited organizations that provide education, scholarships, training, and mentoring for disadvantaged youth and young adults may be asked to submit an online Letter of Inquiry (LOI). The grant process begins with an invitation to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), followed by a possible request for a detailed Stage 2 Grant Application for those approved
Does Not Fund
Does not fund organizational start-up expenses (though will consider start-up programs within existing organizations); Generally will not fund endowments; Geographic limitation to Southern California (Orange County and surrounding communities); Must be 501(c)(3) public charity; Invitation-only applications
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$2.0M
Grants
88
Median
$10K
States
13
$1.8M
Grants
86
Median
$8K
States
15
$1.8M
Grants
94
Median
$8K
States
16
Grant Size Distribution
$10K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$17K
75th Pctile
$250K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $17K.
Largest Recent Grants
$250K
2024
MALTESE RESCUE
CA · TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
$225K
2024
HIGHER GROUND
CA · TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
$127K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
CA · TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
$125K
2024
BYU PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP
UT · TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
$121K
2024
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
CA · TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.