COBB of River Valley Inc
COBB of River Valley Inc is a private foundation based in Huntington, Massachusetts. Its filings report grants to individuals and organizations, including grants for community assistance and donations, as well as direct charitable activity involving a motorcycle ride and rally.
COBB of River Valley Inc at a glance
In short: COBB of River Valley Inc gave $19K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,529
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,029
- -81.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $325
- Total assets
- $17,822
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to COBB of River Valley Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the applicant materials as the applicant’s name and need.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists “1 1-12 31.”
- Deadline
- The filing lists “1 1-12 31.”
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Sporbert
Mailing address: PO Box 324, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Phone: (413) 348-3647
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who COBB of River Valley Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Huntington Lions Club ($7K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 1% to recipients in New York. The 2024 filing states an award restriction of Pioneer Valley Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $19K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Lions Club Huntington, MA | Community Assistance | $7,210 |
| Forever in a Moment North Amherst, MA | Community Assistance | $6,580 |
| Stephanie Hebert Lee, MA | Donations | $599 |
| Christmas Family 1 Westfield, MA | Donation | $507 |
| Christmas Family 2 Westfield, MA | Donation | $507 |
| Christmas Family 3 Westfield, MA | Donation | $507 |
| Hope for the Holidays Springfield, MA | Donation | $500 |
| Sara Simpson Blandford, MA | Donation | $500 |
| Valley Impact Project West Springfield, MA | Donation | $400 |
| Wicked in Pink Springfield, MA | Donation | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,822 | $28,186 | $18,852 | $18,529 | 18 | $22,034 | $33,032 |
| 2024 | $15,763 | $23,478 | $22,417 | $16,524 | 3 | $16,524 | $23,263 |
| 2023 | $24,491 | $16,423 | $19,594 | — | — | — | $332 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing reports direct charitable activity with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield: a motorcycle ride and rally. Grants listed in 2025 include purposes such as community assistance and donations.
Among the organizations it supported, Parish Cupboard Inc received $125 in 2025. Parish Cupboard describes its mission as providing meals and emergency food services to people in need in West Springfield and Agawam, Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $18,529. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $7,210, with a median of $325. The largest listed grants were $7,210 to Huntington Lions Club in Huntington, Massachusetts, and $6,580 to Forever in a Moment in North Amherst, Massachusetts, both for community assistance. Other listed grants included $599 to Stephanie Hebert, $507 each to Christmas Family 1, Christmas Family 2, and Christmas Family 3, and $500 each to Hope for the Holidays and Sara Simpson. The 2024 filing reports three grants totaling $16,524.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Paul Sporbert as the contact, asks applicants to provide their name and need, and states an award restriction of Pioneer Valley Massachusetts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Sporbert as President, Todd Bannit as Vice President, Raymond Utenis as Treasurer, and Kevin Maroney as Secretary.
COBB of River Valley Inc is led by Paul Sporbert, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Sporbert
President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Utenis
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Bannit
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Maroney
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kevin Labbe (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Edward Leighton (2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 COBB of River Valley Inc
How much does COBB of River Valley Inc give each year?
COBB of River Valley Inc gave $19K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 3 grants.
What is COBB of River Valley Inc's typical grant size?
COBB of River Valley Inc's median grant in 2025 was $325, and its average grant was $1,029, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does COBB of River Valley Inc give grants?
COBB of River Valley Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Westfield, MA (3 grants), Lee, MA (3 grants), Springfield, MA (3 grants) and Chicopee, MA (2 grants).
Does COBB of River Valley Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on COBB of River Valley Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
Who are COBB of River Valley Inc's largest grantees?
COBB of River Valley Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Huntington Lions Club ($7,210), Forever in a Moment ($6,580) and Stephanie Hebert ($599), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is COBB of River Valley Inc?
COBB of River Valley Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What does COBB of River Valley Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing reports direct charitable activity with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield: a motorcycle ride and rally. Grants listed in 2025 include purposes such as community assistance and donations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from COBB of River Valley Inc?
The filing lists the applicant materials as the applicant’s name and need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is COBB of River Valley Inc's EIN?
COBB of River Valley Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4530564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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