George J & Theresa L Cotsirilos Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 36-3413343 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$140K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
45% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Save the Children | Westport, CT | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Portland, ME | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Me | Portland, ME | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Center for Wrongful Conviction | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Palaver Strings | Portland, ME | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Hand in Hand Mano En Mano | Milllbridge, ME | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Portland Ballet | Portland, ME | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Story Knife | Homer, AK | Charitable | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $147,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $427,405 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349101732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3413343
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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