Cotsidas Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Cotsidas Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,900 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$31,900
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$594,832
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18,950 the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16,200 | 16 | $473,793 |
| 2023 | $18,950 | 17 | $549,897 |
| 2024 | $31,900 | 21 | $594,832 |
How to apply
Cotsidas Charitable Trust 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 Cotsidas Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $13,100 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $8,400 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Health | General | $5,000 |
| Wpi Annual Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General | $3,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| St Kosmas Academy | General | $2,000 |
| St Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church | General | $1,100 |
| City of Hope | General | $1,000 |
| McCallum Theater | General | $1,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| St Spyridon Greek Orthodox | General | $1,000 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | General | $500 |
| Orthodox Christian Laity Mission Center | General | $500 |
| St Helen Philoptochos | General | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research | General | $500 |
| Tuck Annual Giving | General | $500 |
| University of Hartford | General | $500 |
| Boston College Fund | General | $400 |
| American Red Cross | General | $300 |
| Special Olympics | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Cotsidas
- Jean A Cotsidas
- Peter N Cotsidas
Questions people ask
Does Cotsidas Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cotsidas Charitable Trust give?
$31,900 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cotsidas Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas Cotsidas (Trustee), Jean A Cotsidas (Trustee) and Peter N Cotsidas (Trustee).
What does Cotsidas Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.