Cosman Family Fdn Dima-Wdp
Preselected recipients only
Cosman Family Fdn Dima-Wdp is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $402,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$402,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $397,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $392,000 | 26 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $397,000 | 27 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $402,000 | 27 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Cosman Family Fdn Dima-Wdp 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 Cosman Family Fdn Dima-Wdp funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $210,000 |
| New York | 2 | $42,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $37,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $22,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $13,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $13,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Economics | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Climate Solutions | Unrestricted general | $22,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Unrestricted general | $21,000 |
| Sustainable Path Foundation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Unrestricted general | $18,000 |
| Sightline Institute | Unrestricted general | $17,000 |
| Center for Sustainable Infrastructure | Unrestricted general | $16,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Care Inc | Unrestricted general | $13,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Unrestricted general | $13,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Unrestricted general | $13,000 |
| Toxic Free Future | Unrestricted general | $13,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Unrestricted general | $13,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Earth Justice | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Save the Redwoods | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Institute for Washington's Future | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Re Sources | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Bigelow Soutter
- Michael Julian Cosman
- Jacquelinne Watkin Cosman
Questions people ask
Does Cosman Family Fdn Dima-Wdp accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cosman Family Fdn Dima-Wdp give?
$402,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Cosman Family Fdn Dima-Wdp?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Bigelow Soutter (Director President), Michael Julian Cosman (Vice President) and Jacquelinne Watkin Cosman (Secretary).
What does Cosman Family Fdn Dima-Wdp fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.