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Bobo Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $482K. Annual income is reported at $87K. Total assets have decreased from $780K in 2011 to $482K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Bobo Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $381K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $92K and $192K annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $192K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $55K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Colorado, Texas, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bobo Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CO, TX.
Bobo Foundation has distributed a total of $381K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $55K.
Bobo Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bobo Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren D Hostek | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Bobo | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$482K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$482K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$381K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TreehouseFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $55K | 2024 |
| Seattle Art MuseumFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $19K | 2024 |
| Telluride Film FestivalFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Telluride, CO | $9K | 2024 |
| Stolen YouthFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2024 |
| Seattle Children'S HospitalFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2024 |
| Hearing Speech & Deaf CenterFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2024 |
| Pike Place Market FoundationFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| YouthcareFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| University Of Wa FoundationFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dunghuang FoundationFURHTER CHARITABLE GOALS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Lopez Island Family Resource CenterFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Lopez Island, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Frye Art MuseumFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $869 | 2023 |
| Kidi MuseumFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Northwest African American Art MuseumFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Cancer LifelineFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of AltaFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Alta, UT | $1K | 2022 |
| Catherine Washburn Mem AssociationFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Lopez Island, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Friends Of The San JuansFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Friday Harbor, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Lopez Community Land TrustFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Lopez Island, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Alaska Raptor CenterFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Sitka, AK | $250 | 2022 |
| San Juan Preservation TrustFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Lopez Island, WA | $250 | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodFURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $250 | 2022 |