The Cotler Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRidgefield, Connecticut · EIN 22-3481495 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$73K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,900
Total assets$972K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $8,841.
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
40% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Support Cause | $35,000 |
| Aldrich Museum | Ridgefield, CT | Support Cause | $17,308 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom | Ridgefield, CT | Support Cause | $8,841 |
| Shirat Hayam | Ventnor City, NJ | Support Cause | $3,600 |
| Ridgefield Historical Society | Ridgefield, CT | Support Cause | $2,500 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse | Ridgefield, CT | Support Cause | $1,900 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Support Cause | $1,800 |
| Poodle Club of Amer FDN | Cresson, TX | Support Cause | $1,500 |
| PBS Connecticut | Hartford, CT | Support Cause | $250 |
| Founder's Hall | Ridgefield, CT | Support Cause | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,899 | 10 |
| 2024 | $59,173 | 9 |
| 2023 | $69,575 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349101129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3481495
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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