Private foundation · EIN 81-0909745 · Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Coborn Family 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: 9 grants paid, $558K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$558K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $558K; Part I reports $345K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Great Rivers Children's MuseumSt Cloud, MNAnnual commitment 2023-2024$200K
Saint Cloud YMCASt Cloud, MNFirst installment of pledge$200K
College of St Bens and St JohnsCollegeville, MNAthletic concession stand - annual commitment$63K
College of St JohnsCollegeville, MNAxle theimer choral/vocal music education scholarship fund$50K
Great River Children's MuseumSt Cloud, MNGala sponsorship$15K
Cathedral SchoolSt Cloud, MNWinter gala sponsorship$15K
Pay It ForwardWaconia, MNCasino night sponsorship$10K
Saint John's Boys ChoirCollegeville, MNAnnual support/sponsorship book$5,000
Excellence in Healthcare Education and Children's FundsSt Cloud, MNContribution to fund$100

About this foundation

Coborn Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, administered in care of Emily Coborn, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Coborn Family 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 Coborn Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $558K across 9 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Coborn Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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