Sally and Dick Roberts Coyote Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sally and Dick Roberts Coyote Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $405,250 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $131,250. 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$405,250
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$131,250
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $412,750 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $384,500 | 16 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $412,750 | 19 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $405,250 | 17 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Sally and Dick Roberts Coyote 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 Sally and Dick Roberts Coyote Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $161,250 |
| New York | 7 | $119,000 |
| California | 6 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children International | General & Unrestricted | $131,250 |
| Children International | Cepalc fund | $30,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Institute for Healing of Memories - North America | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District | LAUSD All District Band | $25,000 |
| A Noise Within | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Art AIDS Art | WIN Malawi | $20,000 |
| Institute for Healing of Memories - North America | Institute for Healing of Memories - South Africa | $20,000 |
| M F Place Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Celebrating the African Spirit Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Institute for Healing of Memories - North America | Hope Africa Fund | $15,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Our Core Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerus | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Guitar Center Music Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | Celebrating the African Spirit collaboration | $5,000 |
| Tides Center | For The Many | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon-Paul Cowen
- Wendy Cowen
- Leigh Hall
- Adeline Hite
- Katherine Hite
- Carolyn Pruitt
- Edmund Roberts
- Richard Roberts
- Richard F Roberts
- Sally Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Sally and Dick Roberts Coyote Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sally and Dick Roberts Coyote Foundation give?
$405,250 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Sally and Dick Roberts Coyote Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jon-Paul Cowen (Dir, Vice-Chairman), Wendy Cowen (Dir, Sec, Treas), Leigh Hall (Member) and Adeline Hite (Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Sally and Dick Roberts Coyote Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and education.