The Harry Cobey Foundation
The Harry Cobey Foundation is a private foundation, based in Galion, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $546K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $55K.
The Harry Cobey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harry Cobey Foundation gave $53K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,000
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,600
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $546,080
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Harry Cobey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnie Cobey Memorial Library ($23K). Together the top 5 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Harry Cobey Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $66K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnie Cobey Memorial Library Columbus, OH | Support | $23,000 |
| Friedman-Bowen Fund Minneapolis, MN | Support | $22,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Ashland, OH | Support | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | Support | $2,000 |
| Veterans Moving Forward Catharpin, VA | Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $546,080 | $56,897 | $56,606 | $53,000 | 5 | $53,000 | $54,971 | $63,787 |
| 2023 | $545,887 | $55,471 | $55,917 | $52,000 | 5 | $52,000 | $53,304 | $53,397 |
| 2022 | $546,151 | $26,471 | $72,826 | $65,678 | 5 | $65,678 | $43,249 | $53,901 |
| 2021 | $592,410 | $86,033 | $45,237 | $43,000 | 4 | — | $85,214 | $55,192 |
| 2020 | $550,586 | $83,845 | $51,387 | $50,000 | 5 | — | $85,001 | $45,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry Cobey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harry Cobey Foundation is led by Minni Cobey Gallman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Minni Cobey Gallman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susanne Cobey
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Harry Cobey Foundation
How much does The Harry Cobey Foundation give each year?
The Harry Cobey Foundation gave $53K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 5 grants.
What is The Harry Cobey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harry Cobey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harry Cobey Foundation give grants?
The Harry Cobey Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (42%).
Does The Harry Cobey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Harry Cobey Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Harry Cobey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harry Cobey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Minnie Cobey Memorial Library ($23,000), Friedman-Bowen Fund ($22,000) and Boy Scouts of America ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harry Cobey Foundation?
The Harry Cobey Foundation reported $546K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Harry Cobey Foundation's EIN?
The Harry Cobey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6523175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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