Cotsen Foundation for the Art
Los Angeles, California · EIN 953953038 · Private foundation
Cotsen Foundation for the Art is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.1M in grants paid and $215.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 260 individual grants from this funder — $22.0M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Cotsen Foundation for the Art funds
Cotsen Foundation for the Art's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education, k-12 education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Unified School District MENTOR PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District MENTOR PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $753K | 2022 |
| Loyola Marymount University MENTOR PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $623K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Cotsen Foundation for the Art
Cotsen Foundation for the Art's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cotsen.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Cotsen Foundation for the Art
- Does Cotsen Foundation for the Art accept grant applications?
- Cotsen Foundation for the Art's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Cotsen Foundation for the Art fund?
- Cotsen Foundation for the Art's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Los Angeles Unified School District, Loyola Marymount University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Cotsen Foundation for the Art give in grants?
- Cotsen Foundation for the Art reported $5.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.0M over 260 grants.
- Where is Cotsen Foundation for the Art located?
- Cotsen Foundation for the Art is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 953953038.
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