George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Georgia, registered in 1945, with $103,489 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 23024, Columbus, GA, 31902 EIN 58-0631270 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2023)
$103K
▲ 76.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$136K
Net assets
$1.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating133 mo reserves · -31% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc: 133 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $100K (FY2013) to $103K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-31.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $103,489▲76.1% | $136,038▲69.7% | $1,511,930▼2.1% | $1,511,930▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $58,759▼62.9% | $80,148▼11.8% | $1,544,510▼1.2% | $1,544,510▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $158,410▼7.9% | $90,828▼10.5% | $1,563,499▲4.7% | $1,563,499▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $171,995▲194% | $101,502▲17.2% | $1,493,609▲4.6% | $1,493,609▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $58,599▼38.1% | $86,595▲7.3% | $1,427,599▼1.9% | $1,427,599▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $94,607▼3.8% | $80,737▼9.8% | $1,455,495▲0.9% | $1,455,495▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $98,310▼23.5% | $89,522▼10.6% | $1,442,398▲0.6% | $1,442,398▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $128,531▲67.9% | $100,118▲11.8% | $1,433,722▲2.0% | $1,433,722▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $76,572▼51.9% | $89,519▲9.7% | $1,405,514▼0.9% | $1,405,514▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $159,197▲58.8% | $81,614▲41.1% | $1,418,202▲5.8% | $1,418,202▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $100,258 | $57,856▼24.7% | $1,340,382▲3.5% | $1,340,382▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $76,864▼2.8% | $1,295,307▲0.2% | $1,295,307▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $79,105 | $1,293,258 | $1,293,258 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-0631270, based in Columbus, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc's EIN?
- George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-0631270.
- How much revenue does George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc report?
- George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc reported $103,489 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for George S & Edna L Cobb Foundation Inc (EIN 58-0631270) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.