The Bigger Than Ball Foundation
Through sport and other passionate pursuits, the Bigger Than Ball Foundation exists to help more young people win in life. Mike bobo won in life and was deeply moved by helping others try to do the same.
The Bigger Than Ball Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bigger Than Ball Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $299,292
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bigger Than Ball Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lawrence Pop Warner ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Pop Warner Lawrence, MA | Youth Development | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299,292 | $330,321 | $31,029 | $20,000 | 1 |
About The Bigger Than Ball Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bigger Than Ball Foundation is a public charity, based in Cohasset, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $299K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bigger Than Ball Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Casey Bobo
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Gilbert
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Edmondson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 The Bigger Than Ball Foundation
How much does The Bigger Than Ball Foundation give each year?
The Bigger Than Ball Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Bigger Than Ball Foundation?
The Bigger Than Ball Foundation reported $299K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $330K.
Where does The Bigger Than Ball Foundation operate?
The Bigger Than Ball Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Bigger Than Ball Foundation's EIN?
The Bigger Than Ball Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3953792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
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