George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 46-0669505 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Fund for Excellence in the Arts & Humanities | $30,000 |
| Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bard College | AnnandaleonHudson, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Berkeley East Bay Humane Society | Berkeley, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Working America Education Fund | Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Golden Gate Bird Alliance | Berkeley, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | Boston, MA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General Support | $1,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Library Fund | $1,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | UCB Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee | Lee Vining, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | Louisville, KY | General Support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($44,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,200 | 18 |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $107,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349105575
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0669505
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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