Private foundation · EIN 52-2287607 · Herndon, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hobbs 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $750K total, median $23K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$750K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

38 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Harbor IncPembroke Pines, FLProject support$30K
Dawning Family ServicesTampa, FLProject support$30K
Educate TomorrowMiami Shores, FLProject support$30K
Family Promise IncSummit, NJProject support$30K
Heart Gallery of Tampa IncTampa, FLProject support$30K
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay IncTampa, FLProject support$30K
Academy Prep Center of Tampa IncTampa, FLProject support$25K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade IncMiami, FLProject support$25K
Champions for Children IncTampa, FLProject support$25K
Chapman Partnership IncMiami, FLProject support$25K
Grace Place for Children and Families IncNaples, FLProject support$25K
Metropolitan Ministries IncTampa, FLProject support$25K
Miami Diaper Bank IncMiami, FLProject support$25K
Nurse-Family PartnershipDenver, COProject support$25K
Place of Hope IncPalm Beach Gardens, FLProject support$25K
The Children's Place at Home Safe Inc Dba HomesafeLakeworth, FLProject support$25K
Voices for Children Foundation IncMiami, FLProject support$25K
Voices for Children of Tampa Bay IncTampa, FLProject support$25K
Youth Haven IncNaples, FLProject support$25K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa BayTampa, FLProject support$20K
Charity NavigatorBoone, IAProject support$20K
Children's Home NetworkTampa, FLProject support$20K
Jack & Jill Children's CenterFort Lauderdale, FLProject support$20K
One More ChildLakeland, FLProject support$20K
Center for Child Counseling IncPalm Beach Gardens, FLProject support$15K
Barry UniversityMiami Shores, FLProject support$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami IncMiami, FLProject support$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay IncTampa, FLProject support$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida IncOrlando, FLProject support$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County IncWest Palm Beach, FLProject support$10K
Children's Network of Hillsborough LLCTampa, FLProject support$10K
Clothes to Kids IncClearwater, FLProject support$10K
Friends of Joshua House Foundation IncLutz, FLProject support$10K
Genesis Hopeful Haven IncMiami, FLProject support$10K
Heart Gallery of Broward County IncFort Lauderdale, FLProject support$10K
Kids in Distress IncFort Lauderdale, FLProject support$10K
Suncoast Voices for ChildrenClearwater, FLProject support$10K
The Lucy ProjectMiami, FLProject support$10K

By state: Florida 35 · New Jersey 1 · Colorado 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Hobbs Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Herndon, Virginia, administered in care of Sterling Foundation Mgmt LLC 23, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Hobbs Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Hobbs Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $750K across 38 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Hobbs Foundation give?

Florida (35 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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