Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable

OAKDALE, CT EIN: 06-1475682

Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation Inc. is a corporate foundation based in Oakdale, Connecticut. Established in 1997, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to support charitable causes through grant-making and philanthropic initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$63K

-10.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$812K

-0.1% YoY

Grant Count

-99.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$812K

+50040.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations across the United States, with documented giving to organizations in multiple states.

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $964K (76%)

Massachusetts $68K (5%)

New Jersey $40K (3%)

Pennsylvania $39K (3%)

California $26K (2%)

Maryland $20K (2%)

New York $19K (1%)

Illinois $18K (1%)

+18 more states

Cities

AberdeenAkronAlbanyAlexandriaAliso ViejoAllentownAllison ParkAmblerAmesburyAndoverAnn ArbotAppletonArlingtonArlington HeightsArmonkAuburnAugustaAuroraAvonBallwin

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total assets: $62,881
Total revenues: $828,304
Total expenses: $837,570
Total grants distributed: $812,059
Number of employees: 0

Revenue Sources:

Total grants and contributions: $828,304
Investment income and dividends: $0
All revenue derived from grants and contributions

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$62,881	$70,295	$73,686
Revenue	$828,304	$830,080	$722,378
Expenses	$837,570	$831,278	$735,338
Qualifying Distributions	$837,243	$811,273	$718,500
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$5,331	$6,682	$11,322

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

201 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable

Foundation

Bob's Cares Grant

Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include See Attachment ($812,059).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
See Attachment Oakdale, CT	Operating support	$812,059

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Robert Kaufman — President
Kathryn Pianta — Vice President and Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert Kaufman	President	3	—
Ilene Kaufman	Secretary	1	—
Kathryn Pianta	VicePresident	40	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation has demonstrated significant commitment to hunger relief initiatives. In 2025, Bobs Discount Furniture announced giving exceeding $2 million to hunger relief organizations across the United States, with an additional $200,000+ specifically designated for hunger relief support.

Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture Supports Hunger Relief Exceeding $2 Million\

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable?

The foundation is an active grant-maker with significant annual giving activity. In its most recent fiscal year (2024), the foundation distributed $812,059 in grants across 201 grants to various organizations. **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $100–$40,000 • Recent grantees have included Almada Lodg-Times Farm Camp CORP and Holy Trinity Diocesan High School (which received $25,000)

Where does Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable make grants?

The foundation funds organizations across the United States, with documented giving to organizations in multiple states.

What size grants does Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable award?

In 2024, Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable awarded 1 grants totaling $812K — an average of about $812K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable's EIN?

Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1475682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.