Private foundation · EIN 46-4797575 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $461K total, median $8,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$461K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake, WACollege support$89K
Washington State UniversityPullman, WAScholarships$56K
University of IdahoMoscow, IDScholarships$36K
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WACollege support$35K
Eastern Washington UniversitySpokane, WAScholarships$32K
Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake, WAScholarships$28K
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WAScholarships$28K
Washington State UniversityPullman, WACollege support$24K
Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla, WAScholarships$18K
Eastern Washington UniversitySpokane, WACollege support$12K
Utah State UniversityLogan, UTScholarships$12K
Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WAScholarships$12K
Corban UniversitySalem, ORScholarships$10K
University of WashingtonSeattle, WAScholarships$8,000
Brigham Young University (idaho)Rexburg, IDScholarships$6,000
Lane Community CollegeEugene, ORScholarships$6,000
Perry Technical InstituteYakima, WAScholarships$6,000
University of Washington BothellBothell, WAScholarships$6,000
University of WyomingLaramie, WYScholarships$6,000
Cal Poly State UniversitySan Luis Obispo, CAScholarships$4,000
George Fox UniversityNewberg, ORScholarships$4,000
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WAScholarships$4,000
North Idaho CollegeCoeur D Alene, IDScholarships$4,000
University of Tennessee at MartinMartin, TNScholarships$4,000
Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WAScholarships$4,000
Western Governors UniversityMillcreek, UTScholarships$4,000
Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WAScholarships$4,000

By state: Washington 16 · Idaho 3 · Oregon 3 · Utah 2 · Wyoming 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of US Bank, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $461K across 27 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation give?

Washington (16 grants), Idaho (3 grants), Oregon (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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