The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati
The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati is a private foundation based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati at a glance
In short: The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati gave $940K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $94K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $939,620
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- Average grant
- $93,962
- Median grant
- $71,984
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing is marked as a final return, so this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 241 Perkins Street I 402, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: (617) 852-3284
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds ($940K across 10 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $940K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitble Purpose | $197,110 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $166,943 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $135,116 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $130,449 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $92,810 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $51,158 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $50,290 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $50,166 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $46,688 |
| A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $18,890 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,460 | $943,049 | $939,620 | 10 | $939,620 | $2,031 | $40,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $939,620. Grants ranged from $18,890 to $197,110, with a median of $71,984. All 10 listed grants went to A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds in New York, New York. The largest were $197,110, $166,943, and $135,116.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Caren K Bobroff and Frederic Bobroff as trustees.
The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Caren K. Bobroff
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederic Bobroff
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "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 Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati
How much does The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati give each year?
The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati gave $940K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati's typical grant size?
The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati's median grant in 2022 was $71,984, and its average grant was $93,962, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati give grants?
The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati reported a distributable amount of $41K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati's EIN?
The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7138550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Does The Harold and Marion H Bobroff Foundati 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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