Cobb Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 84-2769642 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$85K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$42K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | Gaithersburg, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Haiti Out Reach | Matthews, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United Way Suncoast | Largo, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Harlan, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oil Lamp Theatre | Glenview, IL | Charitablecharitable | $2,000 |
| Se Evanston Parent's Assoc | Mundelein, IL | Charitablecharitable | $2,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $525 |
| Purple Plunge Inc | Lake Zurich, IL | Charitable | $515 |
| Boca Raton Historical Society | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,290 | 16 |
| 2023 | $25,815 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531299349101313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2769642
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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