Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation
The arthur & sara jo kobacker, alfred & ida kobacker foundation is a supporting organization of the columbus foundation. The purpose of the arthur & sara jo kobacker, alfred & ida kobacker foundation is to support charitable organizations which benefit the community.
Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation gave $14.7M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $14.7M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $14,728,031
- +98086.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $14,728,031
- +98086.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $14,728,031
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Columbus Foundation ($14.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $14.7M (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $14.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Advancing Philanthropy | $14,728,031 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $4,231,170 | $14,728,031 | $14,728,031 | 1 | $4,231,170 |
| 2020 | $14,061,747 | $6,072,230 | $68,076 | $15,000 | 1 | $323,327 |
About Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14.7M. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation is led by Alfred J. Kobacker, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Alfred J. Kobacker
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann L. Pizzuti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas F. Kridler
Assistant Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Kobacker Shiffrin
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Leon Troy Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Heitkamp
Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Schwarzwalder (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation
How much does Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation give each year?
Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation gave $14.7M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
Where does Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation operate?
Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Ohio.
What is Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation's EIN?
Arthur & Sara Jo Kobacker Family Foundat and Ida Kobacker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1380072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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