Bob a Ross Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-3254090 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$520K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $46,000 |
| Glbt Historical Society | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Kdfc Classical Radio | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lensic Performing Arts Center | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Frameline | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Queer Arts Featured | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $16,200 |
| Chanticleer | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Conservatory Theatre | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Openhouse | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Philiharmonia Baroque | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Lgbt Center | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Pride | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $7,439 |
| Old Santa Fe Association | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mensa Foundation | Arlington, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Opera Parallele | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Richmondermet AIDS Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rose Pak Community Fund | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Theatre Rhinoceros | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gapa Fund | Alameda, CA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Tenderloin Tessie Holiday Dinners | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Barechest Calendar | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $519,639 | 29 |
| 2024 | $449,117 | 31 |
| 2023 | $383,375 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622269349100327
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3254090
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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