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Charles Piper Cost Foundation is a private trust based in BERKELEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. It holds total assets of $560K. Annual income is reported at $108K. Total assets have grown from $278K in 2011 to $560K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New Mexico. According to available records, Charles Piper Cost Foundation has made 117 grants totaling $177K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $55K and $63K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $63K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $17K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 47 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Mexico, California, Minnesota, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 43 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charles Piper Cost Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, CA, MN.
Charles Piper Cost Foundation has distributed a total of $177K across 117 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $17K.
Charles Piper Cost Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles Piper Cost Foundation is headquartered in BERKELEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David W Cost Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David W Cost Sr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$560K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$494K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$177K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
47
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild And Free FoundationGeneral Operating | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Pro MusicaGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $15K | 2023 |
| Joe Goode Performance GroupGeneral Operating | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Habitot Children'S MuseumGeneral Operating | Berkeley, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing FundGeneral Operating | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Chamber FestivalGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| La Luz CenterGeneral Operating | Sonoma, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Enterprise Community PartnersGeneral Operating | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Wheelright Museum Of The American IndianGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $2K | 2023 |
| Bighorn River AllianceGeneral Operating | Billings, MT | $2K | 2023 |
| Golden State Salmon AssociationGeneral Operating | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| CaltroutGeneral Operating | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cancer Foundation Of New MexicoGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Georgia O'Keefe MuseumGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Western Rivers ConservancyGeneral Operating | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Montana State UniversitySchool of Agriculture | Bozeman, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| New Mexico Channel 5 TvGeneral Operating | Albuquerque, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| California Recovery DiversGeneral Operating | Castro Valley, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Impact JusticeGeneral Operating | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pete'S PlaceGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| St Elizabeth'S Homeless ShelterGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| St Mark'S SchoolGeneral Operating | Southborough, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Paul Chamber OrchestraGeneral Operating | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Current - Minnesota Public RadioGeneral Operating | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Sky CenterGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of California BerkeleyCollege of Environmental Design | Berkeley, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lensic Performing Arts CenterGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| New Mexico Immigrant Law CenterGeneral Operating | Albuquerque, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| New Mexico Coalition To End HomelessnessGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Museum Of New Mexico FoundationGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Land TrustGeneral Operating | Sonoma, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sonoma County Regional Parks FoundationGeneral Operating | Santa Rosa, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Redwood Trails AllianceGeneral Operating | Santa Rosa, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Tapestry AllianceGeneral Operating | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Bienvenidos OutreachGeneral Operating | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Berkeley Partners For ParksTake to the Hills | Berkeley, CA | $900 | 2023 |
| Dartmouth CollegeGeneral OperatingGeneral OperatingGeneral Operating | Hanover, NH | $1K | 2022 |
| CitysideGeneral Operating | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2022 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA