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Helen C Cobbs Foundation

Roanoke, VA  ·  EIN 276251236  ·  Website (ProPublica) ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$4.5M

Total Giving

$851K

Grants on File

63

Average Grant

$14K

Giving Radius

Where Helen C Cobbs Foundation Has Given

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Historical grants to 19 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: ROANOKE ($613K, 47 grants), SALEM ($238K, 16 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted in letter format, including: - Description of the program for which funds are requested - Requesting organization's IRS determination letter - Current board list - Most recent Form 990 and audit (if available)

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Foundation Assists Charitable Organizations Providing Assistance to Underprivileged, Elderly, or Mentally Disabled Individuals Living in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, or Within a Thirty (30) Mile Radius of the Boundary of the City of Roanoke, Virginia.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Child Health Investment Partnership (Chip) $10K 2020
Roanoke Area Ministries (Ram House) $15K 2020
Rescue Mission of Roanoke INC $15K 2020
West End Center $10K 2020
Salem Historical Society Dba Salem Museum $10K 2020
Roanoke College $30K 2020
Family Service of Roanoke Valley $15K 2020
Presbyterian Community Center INC $30K 2020
Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries $4K 2020
Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation INC $4K 2020
Apple Ridge Farm $5K 2020
True Outreach St Johns Church $2K 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Roanoke Valley INC $10K 2020
Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boy Scouts of America $5K 2020
Adult Care Center $5K 2020
Family Promise of Greater Roanoke $10K 2020
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council INC $10K 2020
Hollins University Corporation $10K 2020
Presbyterian Community Center INC $28K 2021
Apple Ridge Farm $5K 2021
Family Service of Roanoke Valley $14K 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs of Roanoke Valley INC $9K 2021
Rescue Mission of Roanoke INC $14K 2021
Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation INC $4K 2021
True Outreach St Johns Church $2K 2021

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $4.7M $275K $260K $322K
2022 $4.7M $284K $286K $359K
2021 $4.8M $299K $278K $298K
2020 $4.8M $268K $100K $304K
2019 $5.0M $256K $229K $347K
2015 $4.6M $253K $246K $294K
2014 $4.6M $263K $407K $324K
2013 $4.6M $260K $338K $310K
2012 $4.5M $248K $396K $291K
2011 $4.4M $248K $179K $289K

Section VII

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