Cobb Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCoral Gables, Florida · EIN 59-2477459 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded97
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$39.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | COBB FAMILY FOUNDATION ADMIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4000 PONCE DE LEON BLVD STE 470, CORAL GABLES FL 33146 |
| Phone | 3054411700 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD INCLUDE A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION, A CURRENT LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES, THE CURRENT ANNUAL BUDGET, THE ENTITY'S PERCENT MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO DOLLARS DISTRIBUTED, THE PROPOSED USE OF REQUESTED FUNDS AND THE AMOUNT OF THE REQUEST. FURTHER, THE FOUNDATION WILL REQUIRE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE MAILED TO: THE COBB FAMILY FOUNDATION ATTENTION: COBB FAMILY FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR PO BOX 14-4200 CORAL GABLES FLORIDA 33114-4200 305) 471-1700 FAX (305) 445-5674 |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SEE ABOVE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
49% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Education | $674,933 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Education | $142,000 |
| Plymouth Church | Coconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $86,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $76,000 |
| Center for Stategic & Int'l Studies | Washington, DC | Education | $75,000 |
| Waterside School | Stamford, CT | Education | $55,000 |
| The George and Barbara Bush Foundation- Fellowship at Bush School | College Station, TX | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Jamaican Charities | New York, NY | Charitable | $31,515 |
| Uli Foundation (Urban Land Institute) | Washington, DC | Charitable | $27,169 |
| Eisenhower Fellowships | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Coral Gables Community Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of South Florida | Miami, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Telluride, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Partnership Fund | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $13,818 |
| American Academy of Diplomacy | Washington, DC | Charitable | $11,485 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Education | Tallahassee, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Kipp Miami (Knowledge Is Power Program) | Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ransom-Everglades School | Coconut Grove, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Miami, FL | Charitable | $8,750 |
| Council of American Ambassadors | Washington, DC | Charitable | $6,806 |
| Mosaic Miami - Trustee Membership | New York, NY | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Cat Cay Medical Clinic Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Breakthrough Miami | Coconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Association for Diplomatic Studies & Training | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Barry University | Miami Shores, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Chapman Partnership | Miami, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| George W Bush Foundation | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | Simi Valley, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| The Orphaned Starfish Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tulane School of Architecture | New Orleans, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Brunwick School - Annual Fund | Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fiu - Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Legacy Project and Fellowship Program | Miami, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Education | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Elephant Family USA | New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Early Childhood Initiative Foundation | Miami, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Frost Museum of Science | Miami, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Christian Academy for Reaching Excellence | Miami, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce | Miami, FL | Education | $2,500 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | Miami, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Perez Art Museum | Miami, FL | Education | $2,500 |
| American Scandinavian Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Orange Bowl Committee | Miami, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| University of Central Fla Foundation | Orlando, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| Advocates for Children in New York | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Florida Tax Watch | Tallahassee, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friendship Circle (Rabbi Yosef) | Miami, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Gwen Cherry Park Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Meridian International Center | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,125 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Miami Lakes, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Camillus House | Miami, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Central Park Track Club | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 97 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Education | $1,111,500 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $132,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Education | $84,000 |
| Uli Foundation (Urban Land Institute) | Washington, DC | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Eisenhower Fellowships | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Church | Coconut Grove, FL | Charitable | $41,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Brunswick School | Greewich, CT | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Kipp Miami (Knowledge Is Power Program) | Miami, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | Washington, DC | Education | $15,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | Simi Valley, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Education | $6,000 |
| Association for Diplomatic Studies & Training | Arlington, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Breds - Sandy Bank School (Jamaica) | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Fiu - Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Legacy Project and Fellowship Program | Miami, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| George W Bush Foundation | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Telluride, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation | Miami, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Florida - Law School | Gainesville, FL | Education | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,530,901 | 118 |
| 2023 | $1,612,930 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503389349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2477459
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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