Bob Hong Foundation
Bob Hong Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pensacola, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $139K.
Bob Hong Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob Hong Foundation gave $145K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,993
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,110
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,358,460
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bob Hong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was School House 4 Reimagining Education ($49K). Together the top 9 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bob Hong Foundation gives
- Giving grew 123% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 $51K (2020) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School House 4 Reimagining Education Pensacola, FL | General Support | $49,000 |
| Chime and Charm Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Store Nashville, TN | General Support | $15,993 |
| Save the Music Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Florida Panhandle Breast Cancer Pensacola, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary Newton, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hillsboro PTSO Nashville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights COA Nashville, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Give a Note Foundation Carmel, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,358,460 | $160,199 | $181,313 | $144,993 | 9 | $161,908 | $138,689 | $152,771 |
| 2024 | $2,381,608 | $25,216 | $163,729 | $125,200 | 8 | $126,200 | $5,724 | $146,178 |
| 2023 | $2,515,768 | $220,567 | $142,947 | $111,686 | 10 | $112,436 | $189,735 | $125,766 |
| 2022 | $2,442,918 | $114,349 | $105,983 | $65,000 | 6 | $66,250 | $77,899 | $125,359 |
| 2021 | $2,435,038 | $1,723,142 | $75,842 | $58,815 | 4 | $59,706 | $156,973 | $59,012 |
| 2020 | $782,802 | $3,766 | $64,382 | $51,000 | 8 | — | $4,107 | $54,772 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob Hong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bob Hong Foundation is led by Andrew Hong, Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Hong
Trustee
Trustee & As Req'd → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
$34K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $34K, to Andrew Hong (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bob Hong Foundation
How much does Bob Hong Foundation give each year?
Bob Hong Foundation gave $145K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 8 grants.
What is Bob Hong Foundation's typical grant size?
Bob Hong Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,110, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bob Hong Foundation give grants?
Bob Hong Foundation's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (21%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (3 grants) and Pensacola, FL (2 grants).
Does Bob Hong Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bob Hong Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bob Hong Foundation's largest grantees?
Bob Hong Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include School House 4 Reimagining Education ($49,000), Chime and Charm ($20,000) and The Store ($15,993), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bob Hong Foundation?
Bob Hong Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bob Hong Foundation's EIN?
Bob Hong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6911786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
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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