Coborn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Coborn Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Cloud, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $345,100 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$345,100
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,000 the year before.
89% 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 | $1.9 million | 5 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $144,000 | 3 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $345,100 | 9 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Coborn Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Coborn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9 | $558,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Rivers Children's Museum | Annual commitment 2023-2024 | $200,000 |
| Saint Cloud YMCA | First installment of pledge | $200,000 |
| College of St Bens and St Johns | Athletic concession stand - annual commitment | $63,000 |
| College of St Johns | Axle theimer choral/vocal music education scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Great River Children's Museum | Gala sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Cathedral School | Winter gala sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Pay It Forward | Casino night sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Saint John's Boys Choir | Annual support/sponsorship book | $5,000 |
| Excellence in Healthcare Education and Children's Funds | Contribution to fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Emily Wright
- Chris Coborn
- Mark Coborn
- Duke Coborn
- Becky Coborn
- Suzy Ellis
- Jim Shaw Jan - Dec 15
- Dave Meyer Jan - Oct 15
Questions people ask
Does Coborn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Coborn Family Foundation give?
$345,100 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Coborn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Emily Wright (President/Director), Chris Coborn (Director), Mark Coborn (Secretary/Director) and Duke Coborn (Treasurer/Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Coborn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.