The Coby Foundation LTD
Preselected recipients only
The Coby Foundation LTD is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $789,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$789,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$23.0 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $753,500 the year before.
91% 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 | $753,500 | 22 | $19.8 million |
| 2024 | $789,000 | 23 | $23.0 million |
How to apply
The Coby Foundation LTD 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 The Coby Foundation LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $390,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $135,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $105,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $60,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $29,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Hudson Heritage Network | Conservation treatment | $80,000 |
| Maine State Museum | Exhibition | $60,000 |
| New York Historical Society | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| Schweinfurth Art Center | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| The Frick Collection | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| Penn Museum | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| Clark Art Institute | Exhibition | $40,000 |
| Lyndhurst | Exhibition | $40,000 |
| Historic Deerfield | Exhibition | $40,000 |
| Ars Nova Workshop | Exhibition | $35,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum | Exhibition | $30,000 |
| Hispanic Society of America | Exhibition | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Smith College | Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Hispanic Society of America | Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Mattatuck Museum | Exhibition | $20,000 |
| Seton Hill University | Exhibition | $20,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | Exhibition | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Exhibition | $15,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Boston | Exhibition | $15,000 |
| Hudson River Museum | Exhibition | $15,000 |
| Concord Museum | Exhibition | $15,000 |
| Reginald F Lewis Museum | Public Program | $14,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Leslie Shanken
- Martha C Howell
- Dr Carol Groneman
- Brooke Pickering-Cole
- Ward L E Mintz
- Scott I Fulmer
- Lea Paine Highet
- Margaret K Hofer
Questions people ask
Does The Coby Foundation LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Coby Foundation LTD give?
$789,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Coby Foundation LTD?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Leslie Shanken (Chair), Martha C Howell (Director), Dr Carol Groneman (Director) and Brooke Pickering-Cole (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Coby Foundation LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.