Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation
The Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ramona, California. Its 2019 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; its 2020 filing nevertheless records grants made during that year.
Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation gave $65K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $64,662
- +92.4% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $6,466
- +92.4% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2019 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy stated in that filing and is not presented as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17770 Jessie James Lane, Ramona, CA 92065
Phone: (858) 270-4360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Grace Community Church ($43K). Together the top 9 received $64K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, recipients in California received 75% of grant dollars, those in North Carolina 12%, those in Florida 11%, and those in Arizona 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2019) to $65K (2020). In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Church Ramona, CA | Religious | $42,768 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Health and Welfare | $7,963 |
| Ethnos 360 Sanford, FL | Religious | $7,200 |
| The Turning Point Home San Diego, CA | Health and Welfare | $2,120 |
| East County Pregnancy Care Clinic El Cajon, CA | Health and Welfare | $1,500 |
| San Marcos Christian Camp Santa Barbara, CA | Religious | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Religious | $1,000 |
| Rock Church San Marcos, CA | Religious | $511 |
| Lale Almanor Community Church Lake Almanor, CA | Religious | $400 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $54,000 | $66,813 | $64,662 | 10 | $548 |
| 2019 | $12,813 | $40,359 | $34,816 | $33,609 | 10 | $276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $548 for 2020 — 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 2019 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing grants to charitable, educational, and medical charities. Its 2020 grants included organizations identified as religious and health and welfare recipients.
Among the grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Alliance Defending Freedom describes its work as advancing what it calls every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth, through work in law, policy, and the public square.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $64,662. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $42,768, with a median of $1,250.
The largest grants included $42,768 to Grace Community Church in Ramona, California; $7,963 to Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina; and $7,200 to Ethnos 360 in Sanford, Florida. Other recipients included The Turning Point Home ($2,120), East County Pregnancy Care Clinic ($1,500), San Marcos Christian Camp ($1,000), Alliance Defending Freedom ($1,000), Rock Church ($511), Lale Almanor Community Church ($400), and Misc ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Robert Bush as president and Charmaine Bush as secretary.
Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation is led by Robert Bush, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert Bush
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charmaine Bush
Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation
How much does Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation give each year?
Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation gave $65K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $34K across 10 grants.
What is Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,250, and its average grant was $6,466, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation give grants?
Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (12%) and Florida (11%).
Does Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (6 grants) and "Health and Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Grace Community Church ($42,768), Samaritan's Purse ($7,963) and Ethnos 360 ($7,200), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2019 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing grants to charitable, educational, and medical charities. Its 2020 grants included organizations identified as religious and health and welfare recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2019 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $548 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation's EIN?
Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0942474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Bob & Charmaine Bush Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 6, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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