The Coby Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3781874 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$789K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$23M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
56% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Hudson Heritage Network | Elmsford, NY | Conservation treatment | $80,000 |
| Maine State Museum | Augusta, ME | Exhibition | $60,000 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| Schweinfurth Art Center | Auburn, NY | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| The Frick Collection | New York, NY | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| Penn Museum | Philadelphia, PA | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | Exhibition | $50,000 |
| Clark Art Institute | Williamstown, MA | Exhibition | $40,000 |
| Lyndhurst | Tarrytown, NY | Exhibition | $40,000 |
| Historic Deerfield | Deerfield, MA | Exhibition | $40,000 |
| Ars Nova Workshop | Philadelphia, PA | Exhibition | $35,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum | New York, NY | Exhibition | $30,000 |
| Hispanic Society of America | New York, NY | Exhibition | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Smith College | Northhampton, MA | Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Hispanic Society of America | New York, NY | Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury, CT | Exhibition | $20,000 |
| Seton Hill University | Greenburg, PA | Exhibition | $20,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | Exhibition | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | Exhibition | $15,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Boston | Boston, MA | Exhibition | $15,000 |
| Hudson River Museum | Yonkers, NY | Exhibition | $15,000 |
| Concord Museum | Concord, MA | Exhibition | $15,000 |
| Reginald F Lewis Museum | Baltimore, MD | Public Program | $14,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $789,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $753,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511699349100651
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3781874
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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