Private foundation · EIN 87-3825104 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nanci & James Bobrow 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $103K total, median $2,500. 79% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$103K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MO
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Council of Jewish WomenSt Louis, MOCharitable$50K
Congregation Shaare EmethSt Louis, MOCharitable$10K
St Louis Society for the BlindSt Louis, MOCharitable$10K
Saint Louis Symphony OrchestraSt Louis, MOCharitable$5,000
Women of AchievementOfallon, MOCharitable$5,000
Barnes Jewish HospitalSt Louis, MOCharitable$2,500
Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTCharitable$2,500
John Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimore, MDCharitable$2,500
Opera Theatre of St LouisSt Louis, MOCharitable$2,500
Washington University Elliot SocietySt Louis, MOCharitable$2,500
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTCharitable$2,500
Foundation of the American Academy of OphthalmologySan Franciso, CACharitable$1,000
Grand CenterSt Louis, MOCharitable$1,000
Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food PantrySt Louis, MOCharitable$1,000
Holocaust MuseumSt Louis, MOCharitable$1,000
Planned Parenthood of Saint LouisSt Louis, MOCharitable$1,000
Saint Louis Art MuseumSt Louis, MOCharitable$1,000
The Jewish LightSt Louis, MOCharitable$1,000
Repertory Theatre of Saint LouisWebster Groves, MOCharitable$750

By state: Missouri 15 · Connecticut 2 · Maryland 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Nanci & James Bobrow Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Nanci & James Bobrow Family 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 Nanci & James Bobrow Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $103K across 19 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Nanci & James Bobrow Family Foundation give?

Missouri (15 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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