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The James and Robin Coogan Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bronxville, New York · EIN 134090179

The James and Robin Coogan Foundation is a private foundation in Bronxville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $213,275 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $185,725 the year before.

28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$181,80062$4.2 million
2024$185,72574$4.9 million
2025$213,27574$5.5 million

How to apply

The James and Robin Coogan Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James and Robin Coogan Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York15$67,750
Florida17$52,975
Rhode Island9$23,250
Connecticut3$11,300
New Jersey2$11,000
Kansas3$9,000
Iowa4$8,500
Pennsylvania2$6,000
Maryland4$4,500
Virginia2$3,500

Grants paid in 2025

The 40 largest of 74 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mt St Michael Academy
Bronx, NY
Unrestricted$25,000
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Hobe Sound, FL
Unrestricted$10,000
Graceway Village
Fort Pierce, FL
Unrestricted$10,000
White Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY
Unrestricted$10,000
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Barstow Reed Society
Stuart, FL
Unrestricted$10,000
Mary Therese Rose Fund
Wanaque, NJ
Unrestricted$8,000
Convenant House
Topeka, KS
Unrestricted$6,000
Treasure Coast Food Bank
Fort Pierce, FL
Unrestricted$6,000
Westerly Hospital
Westerly, RI
Unrestricted$6,000
Southampton Fresh Air Fund
Southampton, NY
Unrestricted$5,500
Cancer Support Team
Purchase, NY
Unrestricted$5,000
Catholic Relief Services
Harland, IA
Unrestricted$5,000
Elinor Martin
Rye, NY
Unrestricted$5,000
Foundation of Wmchealth (Maria Fareri)
Valhalla, NY
Unrestricted$5,000
Harbour Ridge Family Foundation
Palm City, FL
Unrestricted$5,000
Michael J Fox Foundation
New York, NY
Unrestricted$5,000
Rhode Island Center
Carolina, RI
Unrestricted$5,000
Saint Marys Church
Greenwich, CT
Unrestricted$5,000
YMCA of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
Unrestricted$4,300
Jonnycake Center of Westerly
Westerly, RI
Unrestricted$4,000
Tunnel to Towers
Philadelphia, PA
Unrestricted$4,000
Tri-Boro Food Pantry
Park Ridge, NJ
Unrestricted$3,000
Ocean Community YMCA
Westerly, RI
Unrestricted$3,000
Tim Tebow Foundation
Jacksonville, FL
Unrestricted$3,000
Best Day Foundation
Chesapeake, VA
Unrestricted$2,500
Dav - Disabled American Veterans
Cincinnati, OH
Unrestricted$2,000
Greenwich Hospital Foundation
Cos Cob, CT
Unrestricted$2,000
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Palm City, FL
Unrestricted$2,000
Neighbor Helping Neighbors Ri
Charlestown, RI
Unrestricted$2,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Unrestricted$2,000
Villanova Law School
Villanova, PA
Unrestricted$2,000
Wounded Warrior Project
Topeka, KS
Unrestricted$2,000
Alzheimers Association
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted$1,500
American Red Cross
Boone, IA
Unrestricted$1,500
Meals on Wheels America
Baltimore, MD
Unrestricted$1,500
ALS Association
Boone, IA
Unrestricted$1,000
American Red Cross (Texas Floods)
Boone, IA
Unrestricted$1,000
Calvary Hospital
Bronx, NY
Unrestricted$1,000
Catholic Charities
New York, NY
Unrestricted$1,000
Calvary Fund Inc
Bronx, NY
Unrestricted$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation give?

$213,275 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The James and Robin Coogan Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James M Coogan (President), Robin Coogan (Secretary/Treasurer) and William E Sulzer (Director).

What does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.

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