A & C De Coster Foundation
Preselected recipients only
A & C De Coster Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $454,342 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$454,342
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $435,000 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $436,000 | 8 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $435,000 | 9 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $454,342 | 11 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
A & C De Coster 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 7 | $287,342 |
| New York | 2 | $150,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Back Country Jazz | General Fund | $92,342 |
| Circle of Care | General Fund | $70,000 |
| Myraid USA - formerly King Baudouin Foundation United States | General Fund | $50,000 |
| At Home in Greenwich | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Especially Everyone Inc | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Sandy Hook Foundation | General Fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alain De Coster
- Catherine De Coster
Questions people ask
Does A & C De Coster Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A & C De Coster Foundation give?
$454,342 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs A & C De Coster Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alain De Coster (Trustee) and Catherine De Coster (Trustee).