Coborn Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST CLOUD, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $329K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+10.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$144K
-18.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+35.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coborn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $347K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Coborn Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Coborn Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST CLOUD, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $329K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,544,758 | $6,837,347 | $5,967,526 |
| Revenue | $462,433 | $382,377 | $665,150 |
| Expenses | $193,077 | $1,970,145 | $168,732 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $144,733 | $177,165 | $119,841 |
| Net Investment Income | $329,189 | $112,889 | $435,156 |
| Distributable Amount | $347,182 | $308,970 | $300,945 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Centracare Foundation ($115,000), Great Rivers Children's Museum ($15,000), Cathedral High School ($14,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL ST CLOUD, MN | THE CAMPAIGN FOR CATHEDRAL | $14,000 |
| CENTRACARE FOUNDATION ST CLOUD, MN | 'CANCER SURVIVORSHIP, LONG PRAIRIE WELLNESS CENTER, AND PEDIATRIC CENTER | $115,000 |
| GREAT RIVERS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ST CLOUD, MN | 1ST ANNUAL GAME NIGHT FUNDRAISER | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY WRIGHT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRIS COBORN | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARK COBORN | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DUKE COBORN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BECKY COBORN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM SHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE MEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZY ELLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coborn Family Foundation?
Coborn Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST CLOUD, MN. It holds $7.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Coborn Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Coborn Family Foundation holds $7.5M in total assets with $462K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $144K in 2024.
Where does Coborn Family Foundation operate?
Coborn Family Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, North Dakota.
What size grants does Coborn Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Coborn Family Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $144K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Coborn Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Coborn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $347K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Coborn Family Foundation's EIN?
Coborn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0909745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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