Bob's Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in LYNDEN, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$28K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$14K
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.
About Bob's Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bob's Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in LYNDEN, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $30,600 | $31,510 |
| Revenue | — | — | $573 |
| Expenses | $30,600 | $910 | $27,378 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $30,600 | $910 | $27,378 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $844 | $1,530 | $1,962 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Green and Gold Football Club ($18,105), Seeds of Leadership Uganda Ltd Attn Moses Tugme ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEEDS OF LEADERSHIP UGANDA LTD ATTN MOSES TUGME | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FOR FUNDING VOCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS. | $10,000 |
| GREEN AND GOLD FOOTBALL CLUB LYNDEN, WA | SUPPORT THE LYNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROGRAM BY RAISING FUNDS NEEDED FOR EQUIPMENT AND TRAVEL. | $18,105 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY KILDALL | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RANDI ELSBREE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHERYL JAKANA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PAMELA BRANDT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JACK BRANDT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bob's Foundation?
Bob's Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in LYNDEN, WA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Bob's Foundation operate?
Bob's Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Bob's Foundation award?
In 2023, Bob's Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $28K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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