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
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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