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Also known as: C/O WARD L E MINTZ EXEC DIRECTOR
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Coby Foundation Ltd is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Margaret Hofer. It holds total assets of $16.8M. Annual income is reported at $8.2M. Total assets have grown from $6.6M in 2011 to $14M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. To foster a deeper understanding and public appreciation of textiles and the needle arts by encouraging innovative scholarship, engaging exhibitions, and expanded access to museum collections. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mid-Atlantic region and New England region. According to available records, Coby Foundation Ltd has made 75 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $596K in 2020 to $1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Support for exhibitions featuring textiles, fashion, and needle arts in museums and cultural institutions
Funding for innovative scholarship related to textiles and fashion
Support for conservation, digitization, cataloging, and expanded access to textile collections
Community textile projects and public engagement initiatives
Support for publications related to textile scholarship and research
To foster a deeper understanding and public appreciation of textiles and the needle arts by encouraging innovative scholarship, engaging exhibitions, and expanded access to museum collections. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 75 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, DC.
Coby Foundation Ltd has distributed a total of $2.2M across 75 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K.
The application deadline is Rolling basis; reviewed three times yearly (January, May, September). Only funds 501(c)(3) cultural organizations and museums in Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Only funds direct costs, not staff salaries or overhead. Must focus on textiles, fashion, or needle arts. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Coby Foundation Ltd is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward L E Mintz | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $90K | $0 | $90K |
| Dr Carol Groneman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brooke Pickering-Cole | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lea Paine Highet | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott I Fulmer | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha C Howell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Leslie Shanken | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$14M
Fair Market Value
$19.8M
Net Worth
$14M
Grants Paid
$754K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$884K
Total: $12.6M
Total Grants
75
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes FoundationExhibition | Philadelpia, PA | $25K | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtExhibition | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fashion Institute Of TechnologyExhibition | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Bard Graduate CenterExhibition | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Katonah Museum Of ArtExhibition | Katonah, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Pioneer WorksExhibition | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationExhibition | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Maryland Center For History And CultureExhibition | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Michener Art MuseumExhibition | Doylestown, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Visual Arts Center Of New JerseyExhibition | Summit, NJ | $25K | 2022 |
| The Drawing CenterExhibtion | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Reservationsharvard FruitlandsExhibition | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Pilgrim Hall MuseumExhibition | Plymouth, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Aldrich Contemp Arts MuseumExhibition | Ridgefield, CT | $15K | 2022 |
| Archipelago BooksExhibition | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Lyndhurst National Historic SiteExhibition | Tarrytown, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Schweinfurth Arts CenterExhibition | Auburn, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Fuller Craft MuseumExhibition | Brockton, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| American Folk Art MuseumExhibition | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic SiteExhibition | Catskill, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Cooper-Hewitt MuseumExhibition | New York, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| Museum At FitExhibition | New York, NY | $75K | 2021 |
| Smithsonian Amer Arts MuseumExhibition | Washington, DC | $40K | 2021 |
| Flo Griswoldlyme Hist SocExhibition | Old Lyme, CT | $35K | 2021 |
| Everson Museum Of ArtExhibition | Syracuse, NY | $35K | 2021 |
| Trustees Of ReservationsExhibition | Boston, MA | $30K | 2021 |
| Hunterdon Museum Of ArtExhibition | Clinton, NJ | $25K | 2021 |
| City As Living LaboratoryCommunity Tapestry Commission | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Hudson River MuseumExhibition | Yonkers, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| S Guggenheim FoundationExhibition | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |