Cobscook Shores Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cobscook Shores Inc is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,500 in 4 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$7,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $107,255 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $107,255 | 6 | $16.4 million |
| 2024 | $7,500 | 4 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Cobscook Shores Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cobscook Shores Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 4 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Dennysville | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Cobscook Currents 4-H Club | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Dennysville Fire Department | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Ruggles House Society | Environmental | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gilbert Butler
- Dan Pittman
- Anthony Grassi
- Jennifer McGovern
- Robert Charles Howe
Questions people ask
Does Cobscook Shores Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cobscook Shores Inc give?
$7,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cobscook Shores Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gilbert Butler (President/Treasurer/Director), Dan Pittman (Secretary), Anthony Grassi (Director) and Jennifer McGovern (Controller) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cobscook Shores Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.