Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation
The Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It provides free emergency medical treatment and trains law enforcement officers in CPR and emergency medicine.
Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation at a glance
In short: Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation gave $325K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,094
- -76.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -75.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,509
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $137,817
- -62.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 491385, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 477-5252
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Los Angeles Sports Entertainment CO ($100K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 114 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2024) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sports Entertainment CO Los Angeles, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $100,000 |
| Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children Los Angeles, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $75,094 |
| Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Foundati Los Angeles, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $30,000 |
| Ferragamo Foundation Anaheim, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Rams Foundation Agoura Hills, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $20,000 |
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $20,000 |
| Four Rings Montana Family Foundatio Torrance, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $20,000 |
| Saint Judes Children Research Hospi Memphis, TN | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Society Los Angeles, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $10,000 |
| Illumination Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,817 | $211,354 | $441,114 | $325,094 | 10 | $325,094 | $88,211 | $14,722 |
| 2023 | $367,577 | $638,758 | $1,520,055 | $1,367,733 | 41 | $1,367,743 | $486,356 | $48,213 |
| 2022 | $1,251,787 | $463,497 | $1,180,250 | $1,089,135 | 17 | $1,116,962 | $405,538 | $126,262 |
| 2021 | $1,968,540 | $471,026 | $991,561 | $916,125 | 23 | $916,125 | $471,026 | $1,802 |
| 2020 | $2,489,075 | $181,236 | $894,517 | $780,000 | 23 | — | $83,146 | $207,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — 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 states that it provides free emergency medical treatment and trains law enforcement officers in CPR and emergency medicine. Its 2024 grants included support for the Los Angeles Rams Foundation, whose stated mission is to support efforts and organizations that inspire positive change in Greater Los Angeles, with an emphasis on youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $325,094. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Los Angeles Sports Entertainment Co, $75,094 to Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children, and $30,000 each to Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Foundation and Ferragamo Foundation. Each was listed with the purpose of advancing and promoting the foundation’s activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bobby Sherman as chairman and Brigitte Poublon as president.
Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation is led by Brigitte Poublon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brigitte Poublon
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bobby Sherman
Chairman
Chariman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
$45K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $45K, to Bobby Sherman (Chariman).
Frequently asked questions about Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation
How much does Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation give each year?
Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation gave $325K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 41 grants.
What is Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation's typical grant size?
Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $32,509, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation give grants?
Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advance and Promote the Activities of the Foundation" (10 grants).
Who are Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation's largest grantees?
Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Los Angeles Sports Entertainment CO ($100,000), Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children ($75,094) and Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Foundati ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation?
Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation reported $138K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides free emergency medical treatment and trains law enforcement officers in CPR and emergency medicine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation's EIN?
Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4562992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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