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Bob a Ross Foundation Inc

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 943254090  ·  Private foundation

Bob a Ross Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $602K in grants paid and $2.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 160 individual grants from this funder — $3.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$602K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.3M
Total assets
160
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bob a Ross Foundation Inc funds

Bob a Ross Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, lgbtq rights, youth development.

Arts & CultureFood & AgricultureHealth CareLgbtq RightsYouth Development

Populations it has supported include lgbtq people, youth pop.

lgbtq peopleyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bob a Ross Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Openhouse
ENDOWMENT
San Francisco, CA$204K2017
Openhouse
ENDOWMENT
San Francisco, CA$204K2018
Openhouse
ENDOWMENT
San Francisco, CA$204K2020
San Francisco Ballet Association
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$100K2017
San Francisco Ballet Association
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$85K2020
Meals on Wheels
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$80K2020
Meals on Wheels
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$80K2022
Meals on Wheels
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$60K2023
San Francisco Ballet Association
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$58K2022
Shanti Project Inc
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$55K2022
Kdfc Classical Radio
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$50K2022
San Francisco Opera
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$50K2023
Larkin Street Youth Services
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$50K2017
San Francisco Ballet Association
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$50K2018
San Francisco Ballet Association
UNRESTRICTED
San Francisco, CA$45K2024

Bob a Ross Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$629K
2018$512K
2020$602K
2022$468K
2023$383K
2024$449K

How to apply for funding from Bob a Ross Foundation Inc

Bob a Ross Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Bob a Ross Foundation Inc

Does Bob a Ross Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Bob a Ross Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bob a Ross Foundation Inc fund?
Bob a Ross Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Openhouse, Openhouse, Openhouse. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bob a Ross Foundation Inc give in grants?
Bob a Ross Foundation Inc reported $602K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 160 grants.
Where is Bob a Ross Foundation Inc located?
Bob a Ross Foundation Inc is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943254090.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bob a Ross Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bob a Ross Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.