Coit Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWalnut Creek, California · EIN 94-3289041 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$37.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tuscon, AZ | Donation for charitable purposes | $1,169,378 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| The Dog Aging Institute | Jamaica Plain, NY | Donation for charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| White Pony Express | Pleasant Hill, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| American Independent | Washington, DC | Donation for charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Institute for Research on Presidential Elections | Los Altos, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Media Matters | Washington, DC | Donation for charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| National Vote at Home Institute | Washington, DC | Donation for charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Pacific Flyway | Concord, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Summit Bank Foundation | Oakland, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $33,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | Martinez, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Marist Missionary Sisters | Waltham, MA | Donation for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Park Theater Trust (Tptt) | Lafayette, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $20,100 |
| Downtown Womens Center | Los Angeles, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Win Inc | New York, NY | Donation for charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Los Altos Education Fund | Los Altos, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Nourish Every Childs | Phoenix, AZ | Donation for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Usher Syndrome Society | Needham, MA | Donation for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Blach PTA | Los Altos, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Booksin Elementary School Community Association | San Jose, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Ruth Bancroft Garden | Walnut Creek, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| San Ramon Valley Education Fund | San Ramon, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Dawn Redwood Trust | Tiburon, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Walnut Creek Civic Pride | Walnut Creek, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hualalai Ohana Foundation | Kailua Kona, HI | Donation for charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum | San Jose, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| City Serve of the Tri-Valley | Pleasonton, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Crowden Music Center | Berkeley, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Goldman School of Public Policy (UC Berkeley Foundation) | Berkeley, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Happy Hollow Foundation | San Jose, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ma Center | San Ramon, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Oak Avenue School PTA | Los Altos, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| 13Th Street Cat Rescue | San Jose, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| All Ages Recreation | Lafayette, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Alpha Chi Omega Omega Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Diablo Valley Montessori School | Lafayette, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| First Tee Central Coast | Santa Barbara, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Parkinson's Association | Kaneohi, HI | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Oakland Zoo | Oakland, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Asher House | Salem, OR | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Khaled Hosseini Foundation | San Jose, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Vistability | Martinez, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Donation for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,330,978 | 50 |
| 2023 | $2,197,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349101884
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3289041
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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