Nobbs Family Foundation
The Nobbs Family Foundation is based in San Diego, California. Its stated mission is to empower disadvantaged children and young adults through education, scholarships, training, and mentoring, helping them become independent, productive, and self-sufficient.
Key facts about Nobbs Family Foundation
In short: Nobbs Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 88 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 45-6644674
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,964,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 88
- Average grant
- $22,319
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (21 of 87, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
88
+2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+6.9% YoY
Is Nobbs Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 87 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower and enable disadvantaged but aspiring children and young adults to reach their dreams and become independent, productive, and self-sufficient. Its grant program describes support for organizations providing education, scholarships, training, and mentoring.
Examples of grantees’ work include CHOC Foundation’s support for pediatric clinical services, education, and research; Wells of Life’s clean-water and related work in Uganda; and RAD Camp’s programs for people with developmental disabilities and respite for their caregivers. These are the grantees’ own stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 88 grants totaling $1,964,100. Grants ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $250,000 to Maltese Rescue, $225,000 to Higher Ground, $126,500 to the University of California Riverside, $125,000 to BYU Perpetual Scholarship, and $121,000 to San Diego State University. The filing describes each of these grants’ purpose as providing funds for charitable activities.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nobbs Family Foundation
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program identifies Southern California as its focus. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Utah, 4% to Colorado, 2% to Arizona, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 88 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maltese Rescue ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
456 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 415 grants of 456 (91%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese Rescue Escondido, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $250,000 |
| Higher Ground Yorba Linda, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $225,000 |
| University of California Riverside Riverside, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $126,500 |
| BYU Perpetual Scholarship Provo, UT | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $125,000 |
| San Diego State University San Diego, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $121,000 |
| Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School Montebello, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $98,250 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $72,500 |
| Wells of Life Laguna Beach, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $61,300 |
| City of Hope Los Angeles, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $60,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities | $47,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,964,100 | 88 |
| 2023 | $1,796,000 | 86 |
| 2022 | $1,808,242 | 94 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Nobbs, Rand Sperry, and Phyllis Kruckenberg as trustees.
Nobbs Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Nobbs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $189K (2024)
Phyllis Kruckenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $189K (2024)
Rand Sperry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $189K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $189K, to Jeffrey Nobbs (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 90955, San Diego, CA 92169
Phone: (626) 347-3644
Frequently asked questions about Nobbs Family Foundation
How much does Nobbs Family Foundation give each year?
Nobbs Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 88 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 86 grants.
What is Nobbs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nobbs Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,319, across 88 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nobbs Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Nobbs Family Foundation give grants?
Nobbs Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (8 grants), Los Angeles, CA (8 grants), Irvine, CA (7 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (3 grants).
Does Nobbs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 88 grants with a stated purpose on Nobbs Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Funds for Charitable Activities" (88 grants).
Who are Nobbs Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nobbs Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maltese Rescue ($250,000), Higher Ground ($225,000) and University of California Riverside ($126,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Nobbs Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower and enable disadvantaged but aspiring children and young adults to reach their dreams and become independent, productive, and self-sufficient. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nobbs Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nobbs Family Foundation's EIN?
Nobbs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6644674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nobbs Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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