Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Westbury, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,903 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,025 and the largest $10,000. 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$45,903
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,025
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,708 the year before.
56% 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 | $39,589 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $45,708 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $45,903 | 21 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan Charitable Foundation 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 Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $35,561 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,560 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 2 | $782 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Donation to museum | $10,000 |
| Island Harvest | Donation | $8,300 |
| Isabella Steward Garden Museum | Donation | $3,560 |
| Individual | Donation | $3,120 |
| Individual | Donation | $3,000 |
| Nga - National Gallery of Art | Donation | $3,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $2,500 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | Donation | $2,057 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Louvre | Donation | $1,029 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $1,025 |
| Carle Place Fire Dept | Donation | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Museum Prado | Donation | $1,000 |
| Chesterfield Pro Fire Fighter Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
| Virgina Museum of Fine Art | Donation | $1,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Doonation | $526 |
| Sonnyside Community | Donation | $515 |
| Individual | Donation | $515 |
| Pedonic Land Trust | Donation | $500 |
| Columbia Hospital | Donation | $500 |
| St Baldrick Foundation | Donation | $256 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary W Lofgren
- Jeanne Lofgren
Questions people ask
Does Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$45,903 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,025.
Who runs Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary W Lofgren (Trustee) and Jeanne Lofgren (Trustee).
What does Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.