Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $461,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $88,500. 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$461,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$88,500
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $334,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $534,500 | 20 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $334,000 | 26 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $461,000 | 27 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Sam I Kobata & Sons 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 16 | $365,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $46,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $20,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $16,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
Officers and trustees
- Gary Kobata
- Faith Anderson
- James Anderson
- Daren Kobata
Questions people ask
Does Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation give?
$461,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Kobata (President), Faith Anderson (Trustee), James Anderson (Vice President) and Daren Kobata (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.