Cotsen Foundation for the Art
Preselected recipients only
Cotsen Foundation for the Art is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.1 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.1 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$290 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.3 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.9 million | 49 | $259 million |
| 2023 | $8.3 million | 42 | $278 million |
| 2024 | $8.1 million | 44 | $290 million |
How to apply
Cotsen Foundation for the Art says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cotsen Foundation for the Art funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 34 | $8.4 million |
| New York | 4 | $36,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $17,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Unified School District | Mentor program | $1.6 million |
| Walnut Valley Unified School District | Mentor program | $739,790 |
| Long Beach Unified School District | Mentor program | $690,999 |
| Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District | Mentor program | $661,422 |
| Centralia School District | Mentor program | $635,316 |
| Fullerton School District | Mentor program | $532,192 |
| Fountain Valley School District | Mentor program | $500,497 |
| Pomona Unified School District | Mentor program | $461,178 |
| Buena Park School District | Mentor program | $446,580 |
| Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District | Mentor program | $390,146 |
| Wiseburn Unified School District | Mentor program | $312,804 |
| Whittier City School District | Mentor program | $299,475 |
| East Whittier City School District | Mentor program | $223,870 |
| Larchmont Charter School | Mentor program | $208,607 |
| Tustin Unified School District | Mentor program | $204,315 |
| Individual | Mentor program | $162,944 |
| The Acme Network | General support | $50,000 |
| Caaasa | Support the unity branch | $30,000 |
| Society for American Archaeology | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Israel-America Academic Exchange | General support | $20,000 |
| Gabriella Charter Schools | Mentor program | $16,500 |
| Dance and Dialogue | General support | $15,000 |
| The American University of Rome | Scholarships + fundraising campaign | $15,000 |
| Rowland Unified School District | Mentor program | $14,765 |
| Los Angeles Review of Books | General support | $12,500 |
| Go Project Inc | Summer teacher training | $12,000 |
| The Huntington Library | General support | $12,000 |
| California Competes | General support | $10,000 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Cap + redcat | $10,000 |
| Daly Hsa Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Laurel Leadership Institute | Diversity in leadership institute | $10,000 |
| Roosevelt PTA - Santa Monica Inc | Mentor program | $10,000 |
| Scripps College | General support | $10,000 |
| Los Alamitos Unified School District | Mentor program | $9,800 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $8,000 |
| Port Washington Ufsd | Support for john j. Daly elementary school | $8,000 |
| Teach for America | General support | $6,000 |
| Individual | La firefighters breakfast fundraiser | $5,000 |
| Panetta Institute for Public Policy | General support | $5,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Stanish enhancement fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Munitz
- Jerold Harris
- Kamyab Hashemi-Nejad
- Jolie Godoy
- Jonathan Victor
- Steven Koblik
- Lucia Laguarda
- Steven Lavine
- Leslie Lockhart
- Charles Stanish
Questions people ask
Does Cotsen Foundation for the Art accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cotsen Foundation for the Art give?
$8.1 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Cotsen Foundation for the Art?
Its 2024 filing lists Barry Munitz (President/Ceo), Jerold Harris (Executive Director), Kamyab Hashemi-Nejad (Chief Financial Officer) and Jolie Godoy (Chief Administrative Officer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Cotsen Foundation for the Art fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.