Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation
The Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. It makes cash donations to qualifying public charities; its filing states that it does not engage in other direct charitable activity.
Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation at a glance
In short: Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation gave $113K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $112,800
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,280
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,750
- Total assets
- $319,989
- -25.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26261 Woodlyn Dr, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: (414) 352-7074
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Bonita Springs ($27K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in Florida (67%), Wisconsin (20%), and Illinois (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 567% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2020) to $121K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lee Country Inc Fort Myers, FL | General Charitable. | $20,000 |
| St Leo's Bonita Springs, FL | General Charitable. | $15,300 |
| YMCA of Bonita Springs Bonita Springs, FL | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida Fort Myers, FL | General Charitable | $13,000 |
| YMCA of Bonita Springs Bonita Springs, FL | General Charitable | $12,000 |
| Divine Savior Holy Angels High School Milwaukee, WI | Educational | $7,500 |
| Loyola YMCA Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $7,500 |
| Marquette University High School Milwaukee, WI | Educational | $7,500 |
| St Ignatius High School Chicago, IL | Educational | $7,500 |
| UWM Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Educational | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319,989 | $3,160 | $114,886 | $112,800 | 10 | $114,825 | $1,135 | $20,238 |
| 2024 | $431,715 | $6,232 | $123,149 | $121,150 | 14 | $123,078 | $4,233 | $26,065 |
| 2023 | $548,632 | $6,867 | $101,402 | $99,600 | 15 | $101,385 | $5,082 | $30,739 |
| 2022 | $643,167 | $1,199 | $113,301 | $113,300 | 16 | $113,300 | $1,199 | $36,174 |
| 2021 | $755,269 | $83 | $96,504 | $96,500 | 13 | $96,500 | $83 | $41,132 |
| 2020 | $851,690 | $1,780 | $93,451 | $91,900 | 13 | — | $280 | $45,823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated activity is making cash donations to qualifying public charities. Its 2025 grants included general charitable and educational grants. Recipients included charitable organizations and schools, but the available information does not specify a more formal focus area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $112,800 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $20,000, with a median of $9,750. The largest listed grants were $20,000 to United Way of Lee Country Inc.; $15,300 to St Leo's; $15,000 and $12,000 to YMCA of Bonita Springs; and $13,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida. It also gave $7,500 each to Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Loyola YMCA, Marquette University High School, St Ignatius High School, and UWM Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert J O'Toole and Ruth C O'Toole as trustees.
Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert J. O'Toole
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth C. O'Toole
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation
How much does Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation give each year?
Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation gave $113K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $121K across 14 grants.
What is Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation's typical grant size?
Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,750, and its average grant was $11,280, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation give grants?
Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (20%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bonita Springs, FL (3 grants), Milwaukee, WI (3 grants), Fort Myers, FL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation's largest grantees?
Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Bonita Springs ($27,000 across 2 grants), United Way of Lee Country Inc ($20,000) and St Leo's ($15,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation?
Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation reported $320K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated activity is making cash donations to qualifying public charities. Its 2025 grants included general charitable and educational grants. Recipients included charitable organizations and schools, but the available information does not specify a more formal focus area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation's EIN?
Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0166988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bebe and Bob O'Toole Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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