Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Paul, Minnesota · EIN 46-4797575 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$461K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$9.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $28,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake, WA | College support | $88,500 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Scholarships | $56,000 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Scholarships | $36,000 |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | College support | $35,000 |
| Eastern Washington University | Spokane, WA | Scholarships | $32,000 |
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake, WA | Scholarships | $28,000 |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | Scholarships | $28,000 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | College support | $23,500 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Eastern Washington University | Spokane, WA | College support | $12,000 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Corban University | Salem, OR | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Brigham Young University (Idaho) | Rexburg, ID | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Lane Community College | Eugene, OR | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Perry Technical Institute | Yakima, WA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Washington Bothell | Bothell, WA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Cal Poly State University | San Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| George Fox University | Newberg, OR | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| North Idaho College | Coeur D Alene, ID | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Martin | Martin, TN | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee, WA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Western Governors University | Millcreek, UT | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $461,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $334,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $534,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349103205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4797575
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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