Cobb Community Foundation Inc
Cobb Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Atlanta, Georgia. It describes its role as mobilizing people, ideas, and resources to improve quality of life in and around Cobb. Its work includes collective giving, nonprofit empowerment, and community problem-solving.
Cobb Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cobb Community Foundation Inc gave $5.4M across 130 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Georgia. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,388,535
- +46.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 130
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,450
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,885
- Total assets
- $34,228,701
- +38.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (55 of 130, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cobb Community Foundation Inc
- Invitation Only
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The foundation directs applicants to its grant portal for available opportunities. The 2025 Dr. Harris grant was invitation-only; the 2026 CNP grant is on hold.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 Circle 75 Pkwy 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 859-2366
Website: https://cobbfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Cobb Community Foundation Inc
Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Credential and Grant Program
Cobb Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Cobb Community Foundation — Dr. Harris Grant for Chiropractic Advancement
Cobb Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Cobb Community Foundation Scholarships
Cobb Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Cobb Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Metro Church ($520K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
401 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 329 grants of 401 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission centers on quality of life in and around Cobb. In its 2024 filing narrative, it reports that over two-thirds of total dollars granted went to Cobb nonprofits and nearly 80% went to Metro Atlanta organizations. The state breakdown of the 2024 itemized grants was 92% to Georgia recipients, 2% each to Florida and Texas, and 1% each to Tennessee and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 130 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cobb Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 55 of 130 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $946K (2019) to $5.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 130 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Metro Church Marietta, GA | Faith Based | $520,000 |
| Life University Inc Marietta, GA | Education | $303,000 |
| Ser Familia Inc Kennesaw, GA | Family and Youth Services and Development | $250,284 |
| Milford Baptist Church Marietta, GA | Faith Based | $150,000 |
| Oaks Ministries Inc Augusta, GA | Youth Services & Development | $150,000 |
| Piedmont Church Marietta, GA | Faith Based | $150,000 |
| Open Bible Tabernacle Inc DBA Living Stone Church Marietta, GA | Faith Based | $139,000 |
| Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society Inc Marietta, GA | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $137,500 |
| Lifepoint Church Marietta, GA | Faith Based | $129,000 |
| Friends of the Strand Inc Marietta, GA | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $118,819 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 20-5652970.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,228,701 | $17,662,764 | $7,262,977 | $5,388,535 | 130 | $1,029,411 |
| 2023 | $24,793,612 | $5,170,449 | $5,507,191 | $3,678,759 | 105 | $906,425 |
| 2022 | $22,816,588 | $5,133,714 | $2,532,838 | $1,188,481 | 66 | $611,246 |
| 2021 | $18,425,025 | $3,579,591 | $2,821,411 | $1,622,050 | 43 | $1,294,640 |
| 2020 | $14,778,282 | $2,489,733 | $2,448,431 | $1,337,155 | 57 | $425,671 |
| 2019 | $13,606,977 | $3,421,057 | $1,466,191 | $946,024 | 49 | $236,857 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to be a catalyst for a thriving community by mobilizing people, ideas, and resources to improve quality of life in and around Cobb.
Its 2024 filing describes grants to organizations addressing health and human services, education, the arts, and faith-based work. It also identifies nonprofit capacity building and community problem-solving as priorities for discretionary community grantmaking, with grants supporting childcare and early learning, mental health and wellness, economic mobility, and hyper-local needs.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Ser Familia says it strengthens Latino families through programs that help participants thrive. Cumberland Counseling Centers says it provides accessible mental health services and resources communities. Friends of the Strand says it enriches and engages its regional community through entertainment and memorable experiences. Other 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated missions involve food and basic necessities, student leadership, survivor support, and efforts to address poverty.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing lists 130 grants totaling $5,388,535. Grant amounts ranged from $5,494 to $520,000, with a median of $21,885. Separately, the foundation’s filing narrative says donor and committee advisors awarded over $4.9 million to 446 charitable organizations in 2024.
Among the largest listed 2024 grants were $520,000 to North Metro Church, $303,000 to Life University Inc., $250,284 to Ser Familia Inc., $150,000 each to Milford Baptist Church, Oaks Ministries Inc., and Piedmont Church, and $137,500 to Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society Inc.
The foundation’s grant programs include opportunities for nonprofits and scholarships administered through individual funds. The Dr. William M. Harris Grant for Chiropractic Advancement funds charitable causes advancing chiropractic education, research, and business management. Its 2025 opportunity was open by invitation only to organizations with current 501(c)(3) status focused on educational or charitable purposes within the chiropractic profession; examples included research, scholarships, organizational development, business management, and capital projects. The 2026 opportunity is also described as invitation-only, with an anticipated opening date of June 1, 2026. The Certified Nonprofit Professional grant, offered with Kennesaw State University, is on hold according to the 2026 grants page.
Match Magic is a fundraising initiative rather than a conventional project grant: in 2024, 25 selected local nonprofits received training, templates, and marketing tools and raised $703,000, with participants receiving the dollars raised, less processing fees, plus a prorated share of a $108,000 match pool.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shari Martin as President & CEO. Listed board officers and directors include Chris Gruehn, Chair; Susan Tillery, First Vice Chair; Todd McMullen and Larry Stevens, Second Vice Chairs; Cheryl Richardson, Secretary; Charlie Barnwell, Treasurer; Kim Gresh, Immediate Past Board Chair; Jim Rhoden, Founding Chair; and Al Martin, Director.
Cobb Community Foundation Inc is led by Shari Martin, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 30 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shari Martin
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
$98K (2019) → $135K (2024)
Chris Gruehn
Chair
Director → First Vice Chair, 2022
First Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rhoden
Founding Chair
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Martin
Director
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alana Mueller
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Krueger
Director
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gaspar Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Harmon
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Imler
Director
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Reeves
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trey Sanders
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Bonstein
Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Buyers
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Bunten Guthrie
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Rodgriguez
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Cox
Director
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darion Dunn
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Mason
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sid Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Condace Pressley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Teer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Abernathy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leana Kart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Teague
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd McMullen
Second Vice Chair
Chair → Immediate Past Board Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Board Chair → Second Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Barnwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Gresh
Immediate Past Board Chair
First Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Stevens
Second Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Tillery
First Vice Chair
Director → First Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Richardson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Joyette Holmes (2019–2023) — Second Vice Chair
- Former: Callie Andrews (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tracy Rathbone Styf (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Trish Pagan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ray Thomas (2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Dallas (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Howard (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Cooper Kelly (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Neera Bahl (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Eddie Wade (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Janet Baildon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Katy Ruth Camp (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Sawyer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sherman Scott (2021) — Director
- Former: Alan Martin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bruce Clayton (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Charles Barnwell (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: J. Larry Stevens (2019–2020) — Second Vice Chair
- Former: Jackie McMorris (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: James Rhoden Jr. (2019–2020) — Founding Chair
- Former: James Sanders III (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Gresh (2019–2020) — First Vice Chair
- Former: Pete Quinones (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Randy Shrum (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Stephen Imler (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: W. Ken Harmon (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Moore (2019) — Director
- Former: Valena Berny (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $135K, to Shari Martin (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Cobb Community Foundation Inc
How much does Cobb Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Cobb Community Foundation Inc gave $5.4M across 130 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 105 grants.
What is Cobb Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cobb Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,885, and its average grant was $41,450, across 130 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cobb Community Foundation Inc that year got $40K on average.
Where does Cobb Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Cobb Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marietta, GA (46 grants), Atlanta, GA (16 grants), Kennesaw, GA (8 grants) and Augusta, GA (5 grants).
Does Cobb Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 130 grants with a stated purpose on Cobb Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Faith Based" (47 grants), "Education" (21 grants) and "Arts, Culture & Humanities" (11 grants).
Who are Cobb Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cobb Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include North Metro Church ($520,000), Life University Inc ($303,000) and Ser Familia Inc ($250,284), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cobb Community Foundation Inc?
Cobb Community Foundation Inc reported $34.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.7M.
What does Cobb Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to be a catalyst for a thriving community by mobilizing people, ideas, and resources to improve quality of life in and around Cobb. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cobb Community Foundation Inc?
The foundation directs applicants to its grant portal for available opportunities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cobb Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cobb Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5652970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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