Coborn Family Foundation
The Coborn Family Foundation is a private foundation established in December 2015 by Coborn’s, Inc. and members of the Coborn family and is based in St. Cloud, MN. The foundation’s work and donation/request processes are described on Coborn’s official Coborn's Cares page, including an initial $1M lead gift to CentraCare and links to donation/request forms.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Minnesota-based nonprofit with an established local presence — especially health/cancer care organizations, local schools, museums, or community groups that align with Coborn Family Foundation priorities and can receive medium-to-large single grants.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Minnesota (St. Cloud region preferred).
- • Work aligns with health and cancer survivorship or local education/culture programming.
- • Existing relationship or prior engagement with Coborn’s Cares, CentraCare, or local Coborn networks.
- • Capacity to manage single grants in the $15K–$115K range or clearly scoped event/campaign support.
- • Track record of being a visible local partner or recurring grantee.
Geography
Observed grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota; the latest year shows all awarded dollars stayed in-state and the foundation is based in St. Cloud, MN.
Recipient Variety
Across three observed years the foundation funded 3–5 distinct charities per year (4 in 2022, 5 in 2023, 3 in 2024); recipients appear to be independent local nonprofits, though one health partner consistently received the largest share.
New Applicants
There are visible online request/application forms and some new recipients appeared in 2023–2024, but the foundation documents indicate funding is limited to preselected recipients, so unsolicited applicants face selective entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
