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Cosman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Sarah Bigelow Soutter. It holds total assets of $9.4M. Annual income is reported at $7.2M. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2011 to $8.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and District of Columbia. According to available records, Cosman Family Foundation has made 102 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has grown from $311K in 2021 to $392K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $784K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $60K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 22 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.
Cosman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, DC.
Cosman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 102 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $60K.
Cosman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cosman Family Foundation is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bigelow Soutter | DIRECTOR PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Julian Cosman | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jacquelinne Watkin Cosman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$510K
Total Assets
$8.4M
Fair Market Value
$9.5M
Net Worth
$8.4M
Grants Paid
$392K
Contributions
$420K
Net Investment Income
$468K
Distribution Amount
$423K
Total: $3.4M
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth EconomicsUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Tacoma, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Climate SolutionsUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Seattle, WA | $22K | 2023 |
| Conservation NwUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Seattle, WA | $21K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Path FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Sightline InstituteUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Seattle, WA | $16K | 2023 |
| Center For Sustainable InfrastructureUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Olympia, WA | $16K | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Washington, DC | $13K | 2023 |
| Mercy CorpsUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Portland, OR | $13K | 2023 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness AllianceUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Salt Lake City, UT | $13K | 2023 |
| Care IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $13K | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation AssociationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Washington, WA | $13K | 2023 |
| Toxic Free FutureUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Seattle, WA | $13K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Montgomery, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Tufts CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Somerville, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bainbridge Island Land TrustUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Bainbridge Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Western Environmental Law CenterUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Eugene, OR | $9K | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy ProjectUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Columbia RiverkeeperUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Spokane, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| African Wildlife FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Washington, DC | $6K | 2023 |
| Re SourcesUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Bellingham, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Save The RedwoodsUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Institute For Washington'S FutureUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Bellingham, WA | $5K | 2023 |