Joseph & Victoria Cotchett Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurlingame, California · EIN 94-3195062 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Law San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Dean's priorities fund. | $1,000,000 |
| UC Law San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Dean's priorities fund. | $100,000 |
| UC Law San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Center for constitutional democracy. | $100,000 |
| The Mavericks Community Foundation | El Granada, CA | To support local organization. | $25,000 |
| California Science Center | Los Angeles, CA | To support local organization. | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside | Half Moon Bay, CA | To support local organization. | $10,000 |
| Cabrillo Education Foundation | Half Moon Bay, CA | To support local organization. | $5,000 |
| Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee | Half Moon Bay, CA | To support local organization. | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,269,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349103443
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3195062
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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