W.H. & Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust
/OVERVIEW: The W.H. & Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust supports human services and especially nonprofits that assist children in the Panhandle region of Texas.
IP TAKE: Amarillo, Texas groups that serve children should definitely get familiar with this locally focused funder.
PROFILE: Established in 1996, the W.H. & Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Texas. Originally from Kentucky, the Cobbs moved to the Panhandle of Texas where they owned and managed several clothing stores. The Cobbs did not have children of their own, but were interested in helping other local children. This foundation is managed by Bank of America’s Texas office. Grantmaking focuses on human services and helping children.
Grants for Community Development
Overall, the Cobb Charitable Trust is dedicated to local nonprofits that have a strong emphasis on helping children. Therefore, it almost exclusively supports groups that have children as their primary focus. The funder typically awards between five and seven grants per year. Past local support has gone to the Wesley Community Center, Presbyterian Home for Children, Westminster Presbyterian, and Opportunity Schools.
Grantmaking is focused on the Texas Panhandle region of the state. Many grants are awarded in the city of Amarillo, Texas, and an occasional grant is awarded in Kentucky.
Important Grant Details
Foundation grants are often between $1,000 and $25,000 each. This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The annual application deadline is August 1, and the decision time frame is about three to four months. Grant seekers must use the Bank of America online system to apply for a grant. Direct general questions to the staff at tx.philanthropic@ustrust.com.
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