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Also known as: Merced Foundation
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George J And Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation is a private corporation based in BERKELEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $687K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2012 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, George J And Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation has made 86 grants totaling $455K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $107K and $240K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $240K distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 16 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.
George J And Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 86 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
George J And Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation has distributed a total of $455K across 86 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
George J And Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
George J And Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation is headquartered in BERKELEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George J Cotsirilos Jr | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maria A Baird | Sec./Treas. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$129K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$107K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$87K
Distribution Amount
$107K
Total: $2.1M
Total Grants
86
Total Giving
$455K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedGeneral Support | Woolly Bugger, WV | $1K | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley FoundationFund for Excellence in the Arts & Humanities | Berkeley, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| California TroutGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jazz In The NeighborhoodJazz in the Neighborhood | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Education FGeneral Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Bard CollegeGeneral Support | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Berkeley East Bay Humane SocietyGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGeneral Support | Montgomery, AL | $3K | 2023 |
| Calliope East Bay Music ArtsGeneral Support | Albany, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Working America Education FundGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Golden Gate Bird AllianceGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| East Bay Community Law CenterGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterGeneral Support | Montgomery, AL | $1K | 2023 |
| Northern California Innocence ProjeGeneral Support | Santa Clara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Mission Local SfGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cityside Journalism InitiativeGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Berkeley Food PantryGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Trace Media Inc"The Trace" | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Intersection For The ArtsJazz in the Neighborhood | Fairfax, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation SocietyGeneral Support | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Golden Gate Audubon SocietyGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $2K | 2022 |
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