Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation
Accepts applications
Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation is a private foundation in Potomac Falls, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $225,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$225,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $205,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $185,000 | 17 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $205,000 | 19 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 18 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Private Foundation Management S Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 762-2083, robert.trinkle@pnc.com |
| What to submit | Application instructions are available on the foundation's website. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be received by march 15th of each fiscal year ending june 30th. |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to the foundation's mission statement: providing scholarships and financial assistance to musically talented children and young adults in their musical pursuits; promoting the preservation of yiddish culture, including, but not limited to, the yiddish language, theater, and scholarship; assisting immigrants to the united states, especially jewish immigrants, by providing housing, language, job training and other services to them. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $93,000 |
| New York | 6 | $59,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of DC | Theater j's yiddish theater lab | $30,000 |
| DC Youth Orchestra Program | 2025-2026 talent development program | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania Women Work | Refugee & immigrant services for employment | $18,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | 2025-2026 instrumental music academy | $18,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation | National orchestral institute +festival scholarships | $15,000 |
| Center for Traditional Music and Dance | Yiddish new york | $13,000 |
| American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras | 2025-2026 tuition assistance program | $12,000 |
| American University | Summer study grants for music majors- koster fdn | $10,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps | Enhancing the capacity of immigration nonprofits | $10,000 |
| End Sijs Backlog Coalition | National immigration project-national lawyers guild - immigrant youth program | $10,000 |
| Strathmore Hall Foundation | East county strings (ecs) | $10,000 |
| Strathmore Hall Foundation | Strathmore youth chorus | $10,000 |
| The Forward Association | The forverts | $10,000 |
| The Workers Circle | Yiddish today and forever | $10,000 |
| Di Goldene Keyt LTD | Birth and rebirth of great yiddish choral music | $8,000 |
| Edu-Futuro | Workforce development services for immigrant families | $8,000 |
| In Geveb Inc | In geveb: a journal of yiddish studies | $8,000 |
| Levine Music Inc | Enriched musical learning opportunities for youth | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rosette M Wills
- Barbara Freedman
- Michael T Flynn
- Sterling E Scroggins
- Miriam Isaacs
Questions people ask
Does Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be received by march 15th of each fiscal year ending june 30th.
How much does Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rosette M Wills (President), Barbara Freedman (Secretary), Michael T Flynn (Treasurer) and Sterling E Scroggins (Advisor) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.