George J & Theresa L Cotsirilos Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
George J & Theresa L Cotsirilos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$139,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $147,000 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 | $427,405 | 14 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $147,000 | 13 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $139,500 | 11 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
George J & Theresa L Cotsirilos Family 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 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $54,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Me | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Center for Wrongful Conviction | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Palaver Strings | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Hand in Hand Mano En Mano | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Portland Ballet | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Preble Street | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Story Knife | Charitable | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Cotsirilos
- Gabriel Q C Borland
- Jenifer L Butler
Questions people ask
Does George J & Theresa L Cotsirilos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George J & Theresa L Cotsirilos Family Foundation give?
$139,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs George J & Theresa L Cotsirilos Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie Cotsirilos (Chair/Treasurer), Gabriel Q C Borland (Vice Chair) and Jenifer L Butler (Secretary).