Private foundation · EIN 45-6644674 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nobbs Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 88 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $10K. 74% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
88
$2.0M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$88M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 88 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maltese RescueEscondido, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$250K
Higher GroundYorba Linda, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$225K
University of California RiversideRiverside, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$127K
Byu Perpetual ScholarshipProvo, UTTo provide funds for charitable activities$125K
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$121K
Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High SchoolMontebello, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$98K
Choc FoundationOrange, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$73K
Wells of LifeLaguna Beach, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$61K
City of HopeLos Angeles, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$60K
University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$47K
Cristo Rey Orange County High SchoolSanta Ana, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$45K
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZTo provide funds for charitable activities$40K
Salvation ArmyPomona, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$40K
FocusDenver, COTo provide funds for charitable activities$35K
University of California RedlandsRedlands, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$32K
Fellowship of Catholic University StudentsGolden, COTo provide funds for charitable activities$25K
Orange Catholic FoundationGarden Grove, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$23K
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$22K
Father Joe's VillageSan Diego, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$20K
Mukwano Christian InitiativesCarpentersville, ILTo provide funds for charitable activities$20K
Meals on Wheels San DiegoSan Diego, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$20K
Santa Margarita Catholic High SchoolRancho Santa Margarita, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$18K
Catarinas ClubAnaheim, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$17K
Servite High SchoolAnaheim, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$16K
Aquinas High SchoolDavid City, NETo provide funds for charitable activities$15K
Byu Pathway WorldwideProvo, UTTo provide funds for charitable activities$15K
Friends of Levitt PavilionArlington, TXTo provide funds for charitable activities$15K
Rad CampIrvine, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$15K
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$13K
University of California San DiegoLA Jolla, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$13K
Our Lady Queen of AngelsNewport Beach, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$12K
St Thomas MooreIrvine, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$11K
Linfield ChristianTemecula, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$11K
USC Caruso CenterLos Angeles, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$11K
Alzheimer's Orange CountyIrvine, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
As Unto JesusWatauga, TXTo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
Boys and Girls Club of East CountySantee, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
Donna Clervi Foundation ParkinsonsRancho Santa Margarita, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
Home Boy Under Conrad Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of SdSan Diego, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
St Catherines AcademyAnaheim, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
The Harmony ProjectLos Angeles, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
UC RegentsOakland, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
University of Science and Arts of OklahomaChickasha, OKTo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
Young Eisner ScholarsInglewood, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$10K
University of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$8,000
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$8,000
Augustine InstituteGreenwood Village, COTo provide funds for charitable activities$7,500
Mater Dei High SchoolSanta Ana, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$7,500
Global Down Syndrome FoundationDenver, COTo provide funds for charitable activities$7,000
University of California DavisDavis, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$7,000
Cal Poly San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$6,000
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PATo provide funds for charitable activities$6,000
Kure ItIrvine, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$5,500
Aopa FoundationAlexandria, VATo provide funds for charitable activities$5,000
California State University San MarcosSan Marcos, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$5,000
Csu Fullerton Philanthropic FoundationFullerton, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$5,000
Harmony ProjectOmaha, NETo provide funds for charitable activities$5,000
Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CATo provide funds for charitable activities$5,000
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VATo provide funds for charitable activities$5,000

By state: California 65 · Utah 2 · Colorado 4 · Arizona 2 · Texas 2 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Nobbs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Nobbs Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Nobbs Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 88 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Nobbs Family Foundation give?

California (65 grants), Utah (2 grants), Colorado (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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