Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable
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
1
-99.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$812K
+50040.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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.
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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
States
Cities
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
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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