Hobbs Family Foundation
Hobbs Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in health, education, senior services, animal rescue, and support for children and families.
Hobbs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hobbs Family Foundation gave $432K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Florida. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $432,000
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,737
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,181,260
- +15.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (29% 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 Hobbs Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hobbs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 80 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, its grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (29%), Maryland (23%), Colorado (20%), California (9%), and Utah (7%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hobbs Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of 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 $271K (2022) to $490K (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $432K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Inc Jacksonville, FL | Funds for the construction of the new Teen Center at the St. Augustine Club | $50,000 |
| Healthtree Foundation Inc Draper, UT | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue Colorado SPGS, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Judis House Aurora, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc Mountain View, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Seamark Ranch Inc Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Silver Key Senior Services Colorado SPGS, CO | Meals on Wheels Program | $25,000 |
| St Johns County Council on Aging St Augustine, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,181,260 | $1,439,610 | $474,402 | $432,000 | 19 | $450,421 | $545,829 | $427,794 |
| 2023 | $6,216,052 | $581,694 | $460,420 | $412,500 | 17 | $430,600 | $561,474 | $376,635 |
| 2022 | $6,131,767 | $560,257 | $337,151 | $271,000 | 14 | $289,176 | $519,582 | $372,644 |
| 2021 | $5,911,551 | $389,949 | $548,318 | $490,000 | 18 | $507,405 | $352,076 | $355,476 |
| 2020 | $6,062,716 | $98,215 | $322,164 | $290,000 | 12 | — | $172,536 | $314,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hobbs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $428K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, HealthTree Foundation describes its work as providing education and research support for blood cancer patients. Silver Key Senior Services says it supports seniors through nutrition, transportation, case management, social connection, and education services. Other recipients describe missions that include providing residential care for children from families in crisis (Seamark Ranch), helping grieving children and families (Judi’s House), rescuing dogs facing euthanasia (Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue), and providing service dogs to people with disabilities (Canine Companions for Independence). Khan Academy describes its mission as providing free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $432,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for a charitable event; $50,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida for construction of a new Teen Center at the St. Augustine Club; and $30,000 to HealthTree Foundation. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue, Judi’s House, Khan Academy, Seamark Ranch, Silver Key Senior Services, and St. Johns County Council on Aging.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Scott Hobbs as director, president, secretary, and treasurer; Whitney L Hobbs as director and vice president; and Sandra F Caster, Rebecca Franciscus, and Holly Hobbs Martin as directors.
Hobbs Family Foundation is led by Charles Scott Hobbs, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Scott Hobbs
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Hobbs Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney L Hobbs
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Franciscus
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra F Caster
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Hobbs Family Foundation
How much does Hobbs Family Foundation give each year?
Hobbs Family Foundation gave $432K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $413K across 17 grants.
What is Hobbs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hobbs Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,737, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hobbs Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Hobbs Family Foundation give grants?
Hobbs Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and Colorado (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado SPGS, CO (3 grants), St Augustine, FL (3 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (2 grants).
Does Hobbs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Hobbs Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hobbs Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hobbs Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($100,000), Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Inc ($50,000) and Healthtree Foundation Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hobbs Family Foundation?
Hobbs Family Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $450K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $428K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hobbs Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, HealthTree Foundation describes its work as providing education and research support for blood cancer patients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hobbs Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Hobbs Family Foundation's EIN?
Hobbs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4349009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hobbs Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Hobbs Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Hobbs Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hobbs-family-foundation-morg_dae791c41eae415a839df11667358e04
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