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The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $909K. Total assets have grown from $176K in 2011 to $3M in 2023. 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 2019 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation has made 386 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $367K and $660K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $76K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 196 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Minnesota, New York, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$76K
Based on 118 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.
The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 386 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MN, NY.
The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation has distributed a total of $2.1M across 386 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $76K.
The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Bobins | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia Bobins | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$683K
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
$4M
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
$646K
Contributions
$986
Net Investment Income
$226K
Distribution Amount
$131K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
386
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
196
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Erikson InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Navy Pier IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Brain Research FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Field MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $34K | 2023 |
| WttwGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $31K | 2023 |
| Yu Torah Mitzion Kollel Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Anshe Emet SynagogueGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $27K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund UsaGENERAL SUPPORT | Northbrook, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of BusinessGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $17K | 2023 |
| Archives Of American ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Chicago Council On GlobalGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Alliance Francaise De ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2023 |
| Catholic ExtensionGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Depaul UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of LouvreGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Antiquarian Society Of Art Institute Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| WwciGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Skokie, IL | $9K | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Haymarket CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Auditorium Theatre Of Roosevelt UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Music Institute Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Red Sweater ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Oswego, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Alumni AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Erie Family Health FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Chi Arts FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Old St Partick'S ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare TheaterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Columbia College Chicago Unleashed 2022GENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Joffrey BalletGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| American Writers MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Pritzker Military Museum And LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Uli ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| White StorkGENERAL SUPPORT | Winnetka, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Academy Of IllinoisGENERAL SUPPORT | Springfield, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Goodman TheatreGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Chinese American Service LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public MediaGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Illinois Bar FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| The Night MinistryGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| BuildGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |