Vincent J Coates Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Cruz, California · EIN 77-0533167 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | Eastsound, WA | Donor advised fund | $500,000 |
| Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue | San Jose, CA | $50,000 grant for veterinary care for taking in abandoned companion birds, maily parrots and caring for them with a network of foster homes… | $110,729 |
| Santa Cruz Native Animal Rescue | Santa Cruz, CA | General operations grants for native wild animal rescue and rehabilitation for release back into the wild. medical supplies and building… | $50,000 |
| Burroughs Community Center | Bridgeport, CT | General operations grant | $50,000 |
| Keys Bessemer Center | Bridgeport, CT | General operations. | $50,000 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | Valley Village, CA | Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of beagles used in medical and military research labs | $50,000 |
| Ucsc Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | General operations grant to support travel expenses and entry fees for tournaments. | $35,000 |
| Cascade Raptor Center | Eugene, OR | General operations grant for sanctuary for north american raptor species, hospital for rehabilitation to release back into the wild,… | $20,000 |
| Santa Cruz Animal Shelter | Santa Cruz, CA | Grant for rehoming abandonded dogs and cats | $1,000 |
| Foothill-De Anza College Found | Losa Altos, CA | Support for kfjc radio | $1,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($900,526). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,768,255 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,441,700 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0533167
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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