Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation

BIRMINGHAM, AL EIN: 82-3662305

The Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 2018, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.1M

+10.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$639K

+15.7% YoY

Grant Count

+7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+8.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $631K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education — including STEM education and support for science teachers
Health Care
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

The foundation supports social services, education, and religious organizations, with a particular emphasis on educational initiatives.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $100,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $1.4M (60%)

Georgia $481K (21%)

North Carolina $368K (16%)

Florida $40K (2%)

Virginia $20K (1%)

Louisiana $10K (0%)

New York $10K (0%)

States

Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana North Carolina New York Virginia

Cities

AtlantaBessemerBirminghamBooneChambleeCullmanDavenportEast PointElonLexingtonMiamiNew OrleansStaten IslandTuscaloosa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $8,311,800 (as of December 2023)

Total Revenues (FY 2023): $248,774

Grants and contributions: $94,734
Investment income and dividends: $150,879
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $3,161

Total Expenses (FY 2023): $602,779

Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,148,953	$8,311,800	$8,657,768
Revenue	$1,526,942	$248,774	$330,716
Expenses	$690,483	$602,779	$505,023
Qualifying Distributions	$639,168	$552,500	$457,820
Net Investment Income	$1,363,346	$107,761	$278,933
Distributable Amount	$631,418	$565,248	$550,550

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

97 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tuscaloosa Academy ($100,000), Agape Youth & Family Center ($50,000), William Breman Jewish Home ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGAPE YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER ATLANTA, GA	SOCIAL SERVICES	$50,000
BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST MIAMI, FL	SOCIAL SERVICES	$15,000
CHILDREN'S HARBOR FOUNDATION TUSCALOOSA, AL	SOCIAL SERVICES	$20,000
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA	SOCIAL SERVICES	$20,000
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH TUSCALOOSA, AL	RELIGIOUS	$25,000
CONNECT WHERE LOVE NEVER FORGETS TUSCALOOSA, AL	RELIGIOUS	$45,000
COUNTRY CLUB OF BIRMINGHAM EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION BIRMINGHAM, AL	SOCIAL SERVICES	$10,000
ELON UNIVERSITY ELON, NC	EDUCATION	$10,000
EMORY UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA	EDUCATION	$20,000
FRIENDS OF JEMISON PARK BIRMINGHAM, AL	SOCIAL SERVICES	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT M COBB	DIRECTOR	1	—
MARY LOUISE S BROOKS	DIRECTOR	1	—
BONNIE S FLOURNOY	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • **Education** — including STEM education and support for science teachers • **Health Care** • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** The foundation supports social services, education, and religious organizations, with a particular emphasis on educational initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $100,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 17 grants in 2023, including: • Tuscaloosa Academy: $100,000 (Education) • Shepherd Center: $30,000 (Social Services) • Christ Episcopal Church Preschool: $30,000 (Religious) • Elon University (mentioned as a grantee) **Total Annual Giving:** $639,168 (based on most recent filing)

Where does Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Alabama • Georgia • North Carolina

What size grants does Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $639K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $631K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation's EIN?

Robert & Mary Cobb Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3662305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.