Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation
The Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York. Its 2024 grants included support for an educational foundation, a parks conservancy, an organization supporting the American University of Afghanistan, and a provider of equine-assisted services.
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation at a glance
In short: Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation gave $180K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,000
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $24,324,163
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Mamaroneck Avenue 301, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: (212) 286-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Richard Nixon Foundation ($155K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 31 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (86%), New York (8%), Virginia (3%), and New Jersey (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 22% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $5.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Richard Nixon Foundation Yorba Linda, CA | Research for an Educational Book | $150,000 |
| National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $15,000 |
| Friends of the American University of Afghanistan Alexandria, VA | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Mane Stream Inc Oldwick, NJ | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation Yorba Linda, CA | Grand Strategy Summit | $5,000 |
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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 | $24,324,163 | $1,020,717 | $353,762 | $180,000 | 5 | $259,260 | $926,215 | $1,171,574 |
| 2023 | $23,657,208 | $1,124,001 | $541,941 | $275,000 | 9 | $447,756 | $1,029,816 | $1,132,199 |
| 2022 | $23,075,148 | $62,953 | $532,573 | $110,000 | 6 | $451,798 | — | $1,134,598 |
| 2021 | $23,544,768 | $18,127 | $5,732,334 | $5,495,000 | 7 | $5,601,762 | — | $1,206,504 |
| 2020 | $29,258,975 | $168,935 | $5,769,051 | $5,470,000 | 4 | — | $33,935 | $1,568,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Richard Nixon Foundation describes itself as an educational institution that applies President Richard Nixon’s legacy and vision to current issues. Mane Stream says its mission is to improve quality of life for people with physical, developmental, emotional, and medical challenges through equine-assisted activities, therapy, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made five grants totaling $180,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $150,000 to the Richard Nixon Foundation for research for an educational book. Other grants included $15,000 to the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy for general operating purposes, $5,000 to Friends of the American University of Afghanistan for general operating purposes, $5,000 to Mane Stream for general operating purposes, and $5,000 to the Richard Nixon Foundation for its Grand Strategy Summit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John H. Carley as president and director; Edward F. Cox as treasurer, secretary, and director; and Patricia Nixon Cox and Christopher Cox as directors.
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation is led by John H. Carley, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Carley
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Nixon Cox
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward F. Cox
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Director → Director, Treasurer & Secretary-, 2023
Director, Treasurer & Secretary- → Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Cox
Director
Director- → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert J. Task (2020–2023) — Director, Treasurer & Secretary-
- Former: Randa F. El-Sayed (2020) — Secretary & Director -
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.
Frequently asked questions about Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation
How much does Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation give each year?
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation gave $180K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 9 grants.
What is Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation's typical grant size?
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $36,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation give grants?
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Yorba Linda, CA (2 grants).
Does Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation's largest grantees?
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Richard Nixon Foundation ($155,000 across 2 grants), National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy ($15,000) and Friends of the American University of Afghanistan ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation?
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Richard Nixon Foundation describes itself as an educational institution that applies President Richard Nixon’s legacy and vision to current issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation's EIN?
Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2616114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elmer and Mamdouha Bobst 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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