Cobb Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Cobb Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,532 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,216. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,532
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,216
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,332 the year before.
79% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $94,788 | 1 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $95,332 | 6 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $96,532 | 14 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert M Cobb Cobb Family Foundatio 728 Shades Creek Pkwy Ste 140, Birmingham, AL 35209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 930-5933 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Restrictions | Limited to charitable, religious, scientific, literacy or educational purposes within birmingham and its surrounding areas. |
What Cobb Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 12 | $82,532 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Fairhope | Social services | $20,216 |
| Virginia Samford Theatre | Social services | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Education | $10,000 |
| Mountain Brook Baptist Church | Social services | $9,067 |
| Church Street Methodist Church | Social services | $9,066 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Social services | $7,716 |
| Sturdivant Museum Association | Education | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Social services | $5,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Foundry Ministries | Social services | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Social services | $4,000 |
| Fayette First Methodist Church | Social services | $2,751 |
| Friends of Jemison Park | Social services | $2,500 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Social services | $1,216 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucille Cobb McVay
- Robert M Cobb
- Jefferson R Cobb
Questions people ask
Does Cobb Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cobb Family Foundation give?
$96,532 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cobb Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lucille Cobb McVay (Pres, Treas, Director), Robert M Cobb (Director) and Jefferson R Cobb (Director).
What does Cobb Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and arts and culture.