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James J Cotter Foundation is a private trust based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is James J Cotter. It holds total assets of $5.7M. Annual income is reported at $263K. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $5.7M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, James J Cotter Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $711K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $219K and $250K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $60K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Rhode Island, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 13 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.
James J Cotter Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, RI.
James J Cotter Foundation has distributed a total of $711K across 43 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $60K.
James J Cotter Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James J Cotter Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen M Cotter | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Cotter | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$711K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Providence, RI | $25K | 2022 |
| Catholic Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Georgetown UniversityUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Washington, DC | $60K | 2022 |
| The Paulist Fathersst Paul The ApostleUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $33K | 2022 |
| Harvard-Westlake SchoolUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Variety Boys And Girls ClubUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers FoundationUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Village SchoolUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Pacific Palisades, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Xavier High SchoolUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Marymount High SchoolUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Motion Picture Club FoundationUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Convent Of The Sacred HeartUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| The Los Angeles Radio Reading Servicecommunity PartnersUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| God Squad ProductionsUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Falling Creek CampUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Tuxedo, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| The New 42nd Street IncUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Only Make BelieveUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Sister Stella FoundationUNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
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