Bob's Foundation
Bob's Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lynden, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K.
Bob's Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob's Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $28,105
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $14,053
- Median grant
- $14,053
- Primary geography
- Washington (64% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Bob's Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Green and Gold Football Club ($18K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bob's Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−11%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2019) to $32K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green and Gold Football Club Lynden, WA | Support the lynden high school football program by raising funds needed for equipment and travel. | $18,105 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $30,600 | $28,105 | 2 | $30,600 | $844 |
| 2022 | $30,600 | — | $910 | — | — | $910 | $1,530 |
| 2021 | $31,510 | $573 | $27,378 | $26,558 | 1 | $27,378 | $1,962 |
| 2020 | $58,315 | $24,000 | $35,165 | $31,715 | 1 | — | $2,689 |
| 2019 | $69,480 | $87,000 | $17,520 | $16,550 | 1 | — | $809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob's Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bob's Foundation is led by Cheryl Jakana, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cheryl Jakana
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Brandt
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Kildall
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Brandt
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randi Elsbree
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert M. Kildall (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Cheryl Booth (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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's Foundation
How much does Bob's Foundation give each year?
Bob's Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bob's Foundation?
Bob's Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lynden, WA.
Where does Bob's Foundation operate?
Bob's Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Bob's Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bob's Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bob's Foundation's EIN?
Bob's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1628584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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