Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable
Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable is a private foundation based in Oakdale, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports one grant for operating support to a recipient listed as “See Attachment,” located in Oakdale.
Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable at a glance
In short: Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable gave $823K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $823K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $823,069
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $823,069
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $823,069
- Total assets
- $56,791
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable
- How to Apply
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Submit a request letter on the letterhead of a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, with the information described above. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathryn Pianta
Mailing address: 434 Tolland Tpke, Manchester, CT 06042
Phone: (860) 474-1266
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable
Who Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was See Attachment ($823K).
Grant Size Distribution
1,267 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,265 grants of 1,267 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Bob’s Cares program describes support for community initiatives across the country, and the foundation’s 2025 hunger-relief announcement describes distributions to food assistance organizations nationwide. The foundation’s 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to a recipient in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $479K (2020) to $823K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $823K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment Oakdale, CT | Operating support | $823,069 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,791 | $845,150 | $849,388 | $823,069 | 1 | $849,061 | $6,610 |
| 2024 | $62,881 | $828,304 | $837,570 | $812,059 | 1 | $837,243 | $5,331 |
| 2023 | $70,295 | $830,080 | $831,278 | $813,023 | 502 | $811,273 | $6,682 |
| 2022 | $73,686 | $722,378 | $735,338 | $723,000 | 394 | $718,500 | $11,322 |
| 2021 | $226,898 | $833,896 | $799,063 | $792,100 | 369 | $792,100 | $9,842 |
| 2020 | $49,620 | $166,554 | $489,001 | $479,250 | 198 | — | $15,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — 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 available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its Bob’s Cares program supports nonprofit organizations that distribute assistance to individuals, and requires requests from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $823,069. The filing lists the recipient as “See Attachment” and describes the purpose as operating support. No typical award size can be established from the reported grant information.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says applicants should submit a letter describing the organization, the exempt purpose for which funds will be used, the organization’s ID number, and its exempt status. Its Bob’s Cares program also asks organizations to provide specific details about their requests on nonprofit letterhead. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Kaufman as President, Ilene Kaufman as Secretary, and Kathryn Pianta as Vice President.
Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable is led by Robert Kaufman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Kaufman
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Kaufman
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Pianta
Vicepresident
Vice President & Director → Vicepresident, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene Rosenberg (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable
How much does Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable give each year?
Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable gave $823K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $812K across 1 grant.
How large is Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable?
Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable reported $57K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $849K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its Bob’s Cares program supports nonprofit organizations that distribute assistance to individuals, and requires requests from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable?
Submit a request letter on the letterhead of a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, with the information described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable make grants?
The Bob’s Cares program describes support for community initiatives across the country, and the foundation’s 2025 hunger-relief announcement describes distributions to food assistance organizations nationwide. The foundation’s 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to a recipient in Connecticut.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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