The Nobbs Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in San Diego, California. The foundation focuses on empowering disadvantaged youth and young adults through education, scholarships, training, and mentoring programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
88
+2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on providing opportunities for disadvantaged youth and young adults in Southern California to achieve independence and self-sufficiency. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Scholarships
- Training and mentoring programs
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation generally does not accept unsolicited applications. Invited organizations may submit a Letter of Inquiry for potential funding consideration.
Grant Range
$10,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple states, with primary activity in:
- California
- Colorado
- Nebraska
The foundation also supports organizations in major urban centers including Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities across states including Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $85.3–$99 million
- Annual Giving: $1.8–$2.7 million
- Annual Expenses: Approximately $3.74 million
- Annual Revenue: Approximately $3.7 million
- EIN: 45-6644674
- Latest Tax Filing: 2024 (published December 2025)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nobbs Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maltese Rescue ($250,000), Higher Ground ($225,000), Byu Perpetual Scholarship ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S ORANGE COUNTY IRVINE, CA | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| AOPA FOUNDATION ALEXANDRIA, VA | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL DAVID CITY, NE | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TEMPE, AZ | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| AS UNTO JESUS WATAUGA, TX | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $7,500 |
| BALBOA ISLAND MUSEUM BALBOA ISLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF EAST COUNTY SANTEE, CA | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| BOYS HOPE - GIRLS HOPE IRVINE, CA | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $3,000 |
| BYU PATHWAY WORLDWIDE PROVO, UT | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by three trustees:
- Jeffrey Nobbs – Trustee (27 hours/week, $189,000 compensation)
- Rand Sperry – Trustee (27 hours/week, $189,000 compensation)
- Phyllis Kruckenberg – Trustee (27 hours/week, $189,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY NOBBS | TRUSTEE | 27 | $189,271 |
| RAND SPERRY | TRUSTEE | 27 | $189,271 |
| PHYLLIS KRUCKENBERG | TRUSTEE | 27 | $189,271 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 90955 San Diego, CA 92169-2955
Telephone: 626-347-3644
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nobbs Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on providing opportunities for disadvantaged youth and young adults in Southern California to achieve independence and self-sufficiency. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Scholarships • Training and mentoring programs • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from Nobbs Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual distributions: Approximately $1.8–$2.7 million • Number of grants: 86–88 grants awarded annually • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $500–$335,000 • Typical award: Single-year grants supporting program, operating, or capital expenses **Application Process:** The foundation generally does not accept unsolicited applications. Invited organizations may submit a Letter of Inquiry for potential funding consideration.
Where does Nobbs Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds projects across multiple states, with primary activity in: • California • Colorado • Nebraska The foundation also supports organizations in major urban centers including Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities across states including Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
What size grants does Nobbs Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Nobbs Family Foundation awarded 88 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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