Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. It supports scholarships for qualified Georgia residents who need financial assistance to complete college; eligible students may attend an accredited college or university in Georgia or another state.
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA at a glance
In short: Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA gave $566K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $565,500
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,750
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $11,930,297
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA
- How to Apply
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Undergraduate applications are submitted online. Applicants must provide an application describing their need, a recommendation, official transcripts, a recent tax return, a completed FAFSA, and a financial aid award letter. Professional applicants submit the same listed materials. Scholarships are generally for one academic year and may be renewed; recipients must remain full-time students in good standing.
- Review Cycle
- Undergraduate applications open January 6 and are due March 6. Professional applications open December 1 and are due March 1. The foundation’s 2024 filing separately lists a letter requesting information and a transcript as application materials, and says the committee meets in July and January.
- Deadline
- Undergraduate applications open January 6 and are due March 6.
- Contact
Application contact: Cathy Scott
Mailing address: PO Box 937, Sharpsburg, GA 30277
Phone: (404) 588-7227
Website: https://tycobbfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Augusta University ($60K). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($39,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 249 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s scholarship eligibility is limited to Georgia residents, though recipients may attend an accredited college or university in another state. In 2025, 84% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia; other listed recipient states included North Carolina (3%), Massachusetts (2%), Alabama (1%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 46 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $525K (2024) to $681K (2022). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $566K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta University Augusta, GA | Scholarship | $60,000 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | Scholarship | $54,000 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Scholarship | $48,000 |
| Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | Scholarship | $48,000 |
| Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA | Scholarship | $27,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship | $24,000 |
| Morehouse Sch of Med Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $24,000 |
| Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | Scholarship | $21,000 |
| Mercer University Macon, GA | Scholarship | $18,000 |
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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 | $11,930,297 | $578,177 | $769,490 | $565,500 | 58 | $704,873 | $533,947 | $799,556 |
| 2024 | $12,097,581 | $1,490,215 | $708,586 | $525,000 | 54 | $660,559 | $1,447,407 | $722,698 |
| 2023 | $11,307,732 | $358,135 | $790,803 | $607,000 | 46 | $747,279 | $319,722 | $688,692 |
| 2022 | $11,724,471 | $151,747 | $853,305 | $680,500 | 47 | $803,860 | $282,219 | $727,708 |
| 2021 | $12,410,934 | $957,284 | $778,852 | $608,000 | 44 | $733,311 | $911,243 | $815,450 |
| 2020 | $12,206,954 | $728,299 | $735,220 | $566,500 | 44 | — | $687,547 | $708,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA reported a distributable amount of $800K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to assist capable and deserving Georgia residents who need financial help completing their college education. Its scholarships are for full-time study at accredited institutions and may support undergraduate students beyond their freshman year as well as professional students pursuing MD/DO or DMD/DDS degrees.
Undergraduate applicants must be Georgia residents and U.S. citizens, have demonstrated financial need, and have completed or expect to complete at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours by the end of the current spring term. They must have a “B” average; the foundation’s FAQ specifies a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students with higher academic averages and greater financial need are given priority. Professional applicants pursuing MD/DO or DMD/DDS degrees must be Georgia residents, U.S. citizens, and demonstrate financial need.
The foundation awards scholarships for attendance at a specified institution, with funds sent directly to the approved college or university. In 2025, reported scholarship grants went to a range of institutions. For example, the University of an individual recipient describes its mission as supporting its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and related educational programs. Toccoa Falls College describes its mission as developing Christian servant leaders, while Berry College describes its approach as combining a challenging academic program with work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $565,500. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $60,000, with a median of $3,000. Listed grants were designated for scholarships.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $60,000 to Augusta University, $54,000 to the University of an individual recipient, $48,000 each to the University of Georgia and Valdosta State University, and $30,000 to Georgia College & State University. Other grants included $27,000 to Toccoa Falls College, $24,000 each to Kennesaw State University and Morehouse School of Medicine, and $21,000 to Young Harris College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee; Dr. Frances J. Tedesco as chairman; and Dr. Cathy Cox, Mr. Hank Huckaby, Dr. Valerie Hepburn, and Tricia P. Chastain as committee members.
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA is led by Frances J. Tedesco, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances J. Tedesco
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$85K (2021) → $84K (2025)
Cathy Cox
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hank Huckaby
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia P. Chastain
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Hepburn
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Truist Bank FKA Suntrust Bank (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $84K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA
How much does Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA give each year?
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA gave $566K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $525K across 54 grants.
What is Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA's typical grant size?
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,750, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA that year got $3K on average.
Where does Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA give grants?
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA gives mostly in Georgia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants) and Macon, GA (2 grants).
Does Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (53 grants) and "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA's largest grantees?
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA's largest 2025 grantees include Augusta University ($60,000), University of North Georgia ($54,000) and University of Georgia ($48,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($39,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA?
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $705K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $800K (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 does Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to assist capable and deserving Georgia residents who need financial help completing their college education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA?
Undergraduate applications are submitted online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA's EIN?
Ty Cobb Educational FD Tr UA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6026003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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