The Richard and Susan Cote Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Richard and Susan Cote Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clearwater Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $184,644 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,275. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$184,644
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,275
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $177,149 the year before.
52% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,400 | 16 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $177,149 | 20 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $184,644 | 21 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Cote 1560 Gulf Boulevard PH 3, Clearwater, FL 33767 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 370-9822 |
| What to submit | Written correspondence |
| Restrictions | Awards are only contributed to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in accordance with the foundation's written agreement. |
What The Richard and Susan Cote Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $92,275 |
| Florida | 5 | $40,179 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $15,148 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,032 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,010 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Women's Foundation | To support endeavors of charitable organizaton | $30,275 |
| Siena College | To support endeavors of educational institution | $30,000 |
| Hope Villages of America | To support endeavors of the charitable organization | $25,000 |
| Herbert Lehman College Foundation | To support endeavors of the educational institution | $20,000 |
| Villanova University | To support endeavors of educational institution | $20,000 |
| Boston College | To support endeavors of the educational institution | $10,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | To support endeavors of charitable organizaton | $5,179 |
| ASPCA | To support endeavors of the charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Monmouth County | To support endeavors of the charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | To support endeavors of medical charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | To support endeavors of medical institution | $5,000 |
| Morton Plant Mead Health Care Foundation | To support endeavors of medical charitable organization | $5,000 |
| St Judes Hospital | To support endeavors of medical institution | $5,000 |
| St Brendan Catholic Church | To support endeavors of religious organization | $3,000 |
| Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey | To support endeavors of the charitable organization | $2,648 |
| St Michael's Church | To support endeavors of religious organization | $2,500 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | To support endeavors of cultural organizaton | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To support endeavors of medical research organization | $1,032 |
| National Museum of World War II Aviation | To support endeavors of cultural organizaton | $1,010 |
| Academy of St Ursula | To support endeavors of the educational institution | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame - Bishop Gibbons High School | To support endeavors of the educational organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Cote
- Richard Cote
Questions people ask
Does The Richard and Susan Cote Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Richard and Susan Cote Family Foundation give?
$184,644 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Richard and Susan Cote Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Cote (President) and Richard Cote (Vice-President).
What does The Richard and Susan Cote Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.