Cobb Foundation
Accepts applications
Cobb Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,400 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$84,400
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70,000 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,000 | 44 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 46 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $84,400 | 56 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Forsman 21 10th St S, Great Falls, MT 59401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 727-0888 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Cobb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 35 | $58,700 |
| Washington | 13 | $15,800 |
| Colorado | 6 | $7,900 |
| Kansas | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | Education | $7,500 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Education | $7,000 |
| Carroll College | Education | $3,000 |
| St Matthias Augusta Altar Society | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Trinity Reformed Church | Charitable | $2,500 |
| University of Providence | Education | $2,500 |
| Ryther | Charitable | $2,450 |
| Ryther League | Charitable | $2,450 |
| Camp Marshall | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Church of Incarnation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Flathead Valley Community College Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| Montana School for the Deaf & Blind Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Montana St Chapter Peo | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Montana State University - Northern | Education | $2,000 |
| Center for Mental Health Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Florence Crittenton | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friendship Center | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Liberty Classical Academy | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Marble Retreat | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Peter's Church | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Augusta Food Share | Charitable | $1,400 |
| Benchmark Wrestling Club | Operations | $1,400 |
| Augusta High School | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Augusta Museum | Operations | $1,000 |
| Canine Companions | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Eagle Mount | Programs | $1,000 |
| Glacier Art Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Glacier Symphony & Chorale | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse Christian Home & Services Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New Beginnings | Charitable | $1,000 |
| North Valley Music School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Northwest Mt History Museum | Programs | $1,000 |
| Nourish Pierce County | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pediatric Interim Care Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Samaritan House | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Colleen Calkins
- Stephen C Hatch
- Dorene S Badgett
- Amy Forsman
- Michael Cobb
- Carol S Larson Mrs Kurt
- Elizabeth Cobb
- John R Cobb
Questions people ask
Does Cobb Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Cobb Foundation give?
$84,400 in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cobb Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Colleen Calkins (Director), Stephen C Hatch (Director), Dorene S Badgett (Vice President) and Amy Forsman (Secretary/Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Cobb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.