Vincent J Coates Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vincent J Coates Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Cruz, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 30 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 22 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Vincent J Coates Foundation 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.
What Vincent J Coates Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $500,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $294,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 7 | $248,255 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $200,000 |
| New York | 3 | $151,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | Donor advised fund | $500,000 |
| New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctua | $50,000 for general operations grant for sanctuary for abandoned companion parrots and other exotic species, build aviaries and enclosures, do education outreach on the consequences of wildlife as pets. $200,000 grant for capital campaign for building new facility. | $250,000 |
| Audubon Florida | Capital campaign fund | $134,000 |
| Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue | $50,000 grant for veterinary care for taking in abandoned companion birds, maily parrots and caring for them with a network of foster homes with the aim to permanently re-home the birds. $50,000 grant for established endowment and $10,729 for general operations. | $110,729 |
| Audubon Florida | Conservation & summer internship | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Patient navigation & abortion services | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Gneral operations | $100,000 |
| Ash Creek Conservation Assoc | Removal of invasive plants and on-going maintenance | $85,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of SW Cent Flori | Contraception access program | $60,000 |
| One Earth Conservation | General operationsgrant for conservation efforts mainly in central and south america for protecting wild parrot species & their habitat. | $50,000 |
| Santa Cruz Native Animal Rescue | General operations grants for native wild animal rescue and rehabilitation for release back into the wild. Medical supplies and building enclosures for animals until their release. | $50,000 |
| Burroughs Community Center | General operations grant | $50,000 |
| Keys Bessemer Center | General operations. | $50,000 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of beagles used in medical and military research labs | $50,000 |
| Ucsc Foundation | General operations grant to support travel expenses and entry fees for tournaments. | $35,000 |
| Cascade Raptor Center | General operations grant for sanctuary for north american raptor species, hospital for rehabilitation to release back into the wild, aviaries for injured birds that cannot be released. | $20,000 |
| Caroline House | General operations grant | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern New Eng | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Cruz Animal Shelter | Grant for rehoming abandonded dogs and cats | $1,000 |
| Foothill-De Anza College Found | Support for kfjc radio | $1,000 |
| WQXR Public Radio | General support for public radio | $1,000 |
| Youth on Course | Youth athletic development | $526 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman Coates
- Darryl Manning
- J Trevor Coates
Questions people ask
Does Vincent J Coates Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vincent J Coates Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Vincent J Coates Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Norman Coates (Secretary), Darryl Manning (President) and J Trevor Coates (Treasurer).
What does Vincent J Coates Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and animals.