Cogburn Family Foundation
Cogburn Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $2K.
Cogburn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cogburn Family Foundation gave $90K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $89,658
- +79.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,207
- +12.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Cogburn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Providence House ($25K). Together the top 8 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cogburn Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $90K (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence House Naples, FL | Providing faith-based, transitional housing and self-sufficiency programs for motivated women with young children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless | $24,658 |
| Artis-Naples Naples, FL | Create and present world-class visual and performing arts and provide education | $10,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinic Naples, FL | Providing care, compassion and choices for pregnant womenProviding care, compassion and choices for pregnant women | $10,000 |
| Order of Malta Pilgrimage Fd New York, NY | Promote, fund, sponsor or coordinate programs and activities to cover the costs and expenses of Malades and their Caregivers so they can attend the annual Lourdes Pilgrimage in France or any other religious pilgrimages to locations of importance to member of the Roman Catholic Church | $10,000 |
| Sammy's House Austin, TX | Providing services for children who are medically fragile and/or developmentally delayed in inclusive learning environmentsProviding services for children who are medically fragile and/or developmentally delayed | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Providing financial support to individuals for advancement of student learning and goals at The University of Texas at Austin | $10,000 |
| Saint Ann Catholic School Naples, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Catholic Faith Appeal Venice, FL | Providing support for Catholic education, faith formation and ministries and programs to serve the poor and marginalized | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,965 | $90,256 | $89,658 | 8 | $89,658 | $1,965 | $2,761 |
| 2022 | $88,291 | $1,086 | $50,150 | $50,000 | 5 | $50,000 | $1,086 | $5,629 |
| 2021 | $137,355 | $75 | $30,151 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | — | $7,873 |
| 2020 | $167,431 | $613 | $50,150 | $50,000 | 7 | — | $613 | $9,444 |
| 2019 | $216,968 | $32,305 | $32,781 | $32,500 | 3 | — | $32,305 | $10,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cogburn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cogburn Family Foundation is led by Thomas Cogburn, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Thomas Cogburn
President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Cogburn
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen E Cogburn
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Cogburn
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Cogburn Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Cogburn Family Foundation
How much does Cogburn Family Foundation give each year?
Cogburn Family Foundation gave $90K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $50K across 5 grants.
What is Cogburn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cogburn Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,207, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cogburn Family Foundation give grants?
Cogburn Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (22%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (4 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Cogburn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Cogburn Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cogburn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cogburn Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Providence House ($24,658), Artis-Naples ($10,000) and Community Pregnancy Clinic ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Cogburn Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Cogburn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cogburn Family Foundation's EIN?
Cogburn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7317024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Cogburn Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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