The Cobb Foundation
The Cobb Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arcadia, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $137K.
The Cobb Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cobb Foundation gave $115K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $58K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,000
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,500
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $55,871
- +183.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cobb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Denton Foundation ($75K). Together the top 2 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cobb Foundation gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2021) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Foundation Mobile, AL | General Support | $75,000 |
| Global Mission Mobilization Initiative Armstrong, MO | General Support | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,871 | $358,853 | $120,605 | $115,000 | 2 | $119,494 | $136,839 | $9,839 |
| 2024 | $19,693 | $89,360 | $94,045 | $90,000 | 2 | $93,241 | $88,556 | $7,071 |
| 2023 | $24,860 | $37,490 | $100,245 | $96,500 | 3 | $99,511 | $34,656 | $9,684 |
| 2022 | $89,390 | $129,985 | $93,520 | $90,000 | 2 | $92,820 | $127,685 | $14,915 |
| 2021 | $53,907 | $71,120 | $73,935 | $70,500 | 2 | — | $70,440 | $17,623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cobb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cobb Foundation is led by Mark Silk, Director & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Silk
Director & CEO
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Silk
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Cobb Foundation
How much does The Cobb Foundation give each year?
The Cobb Foundation gave $115K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 2 grants.
How large is The Cobb Foundation?
The Cobb Foundation reported $56K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Cobb Foundation operate?
The Cobb Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Missouri, Washington.
What is The Cobb Foundation's EIN?
The Cobb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2161288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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