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Private foundation · EIN 94-3254090

Bob a Ross Foundation Inc

San Francisco, CA

Bob a Ross Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $520K in grants and contributions paid across 29 grants, with $2.11M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Santa Fe Opera, San Francisco Opera and Glbt Historical Society.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Santa Fe OperaSanta Fe, NMUnrestricted$60,000
San Francisco OperaSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$46,000
Glbt Historical SocietySan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$40,000
San Francisco Ballet AssociationSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$40,000
Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$35,000
San Francisco Gay Mens ChorusSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$30,000
San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$30,000
Kdfc Classical RadioSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$25,000
Larkin Street Youth ServicesSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$25,000
Lensic Performing Arts CenterSanta Fe, NMUnrestricted$25,000
Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$20,000
FramelineSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$20,000
Queer Arts FeaturedSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$16,200
ChanticleerSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$10,000
Giants Community FundSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$10,000
New Conservatory TheatreSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$10,000
OpenhouseSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$10,000
Philiharmonia BaroqueSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$10,000
San Francisco Lgbt CenterSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$10,000
San Francisco PrideSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$7,439
Old Santa Fe AssociationSanta Fe, NMUnrestricted$6,000
Mensa FoundationArlington, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Opera ParalleleSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$5,000
Richmondermet AIDS FoundationSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$5,000
Rose Pak Community FundSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$5,000

The 25 largest of 29 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Bob a Ross Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Bob a Ross Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Bob a Ross Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $519,639 in grants and contributions paid (29 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Bob a Ross Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Santa Fe Opera (NM), $60K, San Francisco Opera (CA), $46K, Glbt Historical Society (CA), $40K, San Francisco Ballet Association (CA), $40K and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (CA), $35K.