James J Cotter Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 20-5691089 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$260K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $16,225.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Unrestricted program services | $70,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Unrestricted program services | $35,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted program services | $35,000 |
| The Paulist Fathersst Paul the Apostle | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted program services | $26,500 |
| Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted program services | $16,225 |
| Variety Boys and Girls Club | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted program services | $13,000 |
| Marymount High School | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted program services | $10,000 |
| Xavier High School | New York, NY | Unrestricted program services | $10,000 |
| Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, CA | Unrestricted program services | $6,000 |
| The Motion Picture Club Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted program services | $6,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted program services | $5,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | New York, NY | Unrestricted program services | $5,000 |
| The Los Angeles Radio Reading Servicecommunity Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted program services | $5,000 |
| You Ball Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted program services | $5,000 |
| The Variety Children's Charity | Stevenson Ranch, CA | Unrestricted program services | $4,450 |
| Village School | Pacific Palisades, CA | Unrestricted program services | $3,000 |
| Falling Creek Camp | Tuxedo, NC | Unrestricted program services | $2,500 |
| Sister Stella Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted program services | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,175 | 18 |
| 2023 | $261,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349107915
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5691089
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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