Cogburn Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focused on education, faith-based initiatives, and human services. Its mission includes providing transitional housing and self-sufficiency programs for women with children who are homeless or at risk, as well as supporting Catholic education and programs that serve the poor and marginalized. The foundation also promotes the arts through grants for visual and performing arts education. It serves diverse populations, including pregnant women, children with developmental challenges, and individuals pursuing higher education. The foundation's activities are primarily concentrated in Florida, with additional support extending to Texas and New York.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized local nonprofits with demonstrated track records in faith-based services, education, transitional housing for women and children, pregnancy/maternal services, or regional arts organizations, typically with projects in Florida.
Good Fit
- • Organization provides faith-based social services or Catholic education in Florida (Naples area especially).
- • Project or program size aligns with past grants (~$5K–$25K).
- • Existing local credibility or relationships with trustees or prior grantee organizations.
- • Clear, project-specific asks rather than broad unrestricted operating requests.
Geography
Observed grants span three states but are primarily concentrated in Florida, which received about two-thirds of 2023 dollars; the footprint is regional rather than strictly local or national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct independent recipients across arts, education, faith-based services and human services, indicating a moderate breadth of beneficiaries for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows four new recipients in 2023 (so new entrants have been funded), but the foundation explicitly lists grants as to preselected applicants only, so unsolicited entrants face a limited, invitation-driven path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
