Private foundation · EIN 13-4090179 · Bronxville, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The James and Robin Coogan Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 74 grants paid, $213K total, median $1,000. 20% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
74
$213K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NY
20%
of grants
Deadline
November 1
Assets
$5.5M

How to apply

By letter supported by budget for expenditure of requested grant Contact: William Sulzer, 51 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, Ny, 9149611300 Deadlines: November 1 Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 74 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mt St Michael AcademyBronx, NYUnrestricted$25K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLUnrestricted$10K
Graceway VillageFort Pierce, FLUnrestricted$10K
White Plains HospitalWhite Plains, NYUnrestricted$10K
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Barstow Reed SocietyStuart, FLUnrestricted$10K
Mary Therese Rose FundWanaque, NJUnrestricted$8,000
Convenant HouseTopeka, KSUnrestricted$6,000
Treasure Coast Food BankFort Pierce, FLUnrestricted$6,000
Westerly HospitalWesterly, RIUnrestricted$6,000
Southampton Fresh Air FundSouthampton, NYUnrestricted$5,500
Cancer Support TeamPurchase, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Catholic Relief ServicesHarland, IAUnrestricted$5,000
Elinor MartinRye, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Foundation of Wmchealth (maria Fareri)Valhalla, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Harbour Ridge Family FoundationPalm City, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Rhode Island CenterCarolina, RIUnrestricted$5,000
Saint Marys ChurchGreenwich, CTUnrestricted$5,000
YMCA of GreenwichGreenwich, CTUnrestricted$4,300
Jonnycake Center of WesterlyWesterly, RIUnrestricted$4,000
Tunnel to TowersPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$4,000
Tri-Boro Food PantryPark Ridge, NJUnrestricted$3,000
Ocean Community YMCAWesterly, RIUnrestricted$3,000
Tim Tebow FoundationJacksonville, FLUnrestricted$3,000
Best Day FoundationChesapeake, VAUnrestricted$2,500
Dav - Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$2,000
Greenwich Hospital FoundationCos Cob, CTUnrestricted$2,000
Holy Redeemer Catholic ChurchPalm City, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Neighbor Helping Neighbors RiCharlestown, RIUnrestricted$2,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNUnrestricted$2,000
Villanova Law SchoolVillanova, PAUnrestricted$2,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSUnrestricted$2,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILUnrestricted$1,500
American Red CrossBoone, IAUnrestricted$1,500
Meals on Wheels AmericaBaltimore, MDUnrestricted$1,500
ALS AssociationBoone, IAUnrestricted$1,000
American Red Cross (texas Floods)Boone, IAUnrestricted$1,000
Calvary HospitalBronx, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Catholic CharitiesNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Calvary Fund IncBronx, NYUnrestricted$1,000
The Dream CenterLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$1,000
Disabled Veterans National FoundationLanham, MDUnrestricted$1,000
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDUnrestricted$1,000
The Jessica Humphrey Private Family FoundationWhite Plains, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAUnrestricted$1,000
House of HopeStuart, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Hope Community ServicesNew Rochelle, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Hope Rural SchoolIndiantown, FLUnrestricted$1,000
International Fellowship of Christians & JewsChicago, ILUnrestricted$1,000
Jack Brewer FoundationPlantation, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Literacy Volunteer of Washington CountyWesterly, RIUnrestricted$1,000
March of DimesAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$1,000
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXUnrestricted$1,000
Multiple Myloma Research FoundationBoston, MAUnrestricted$1,000
National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenAlexandria, VAUnrestricted$1,000
Operation SmileTopeka, KSUnrestricted$1,000
Safe SpaceStuart, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Samaritan's PrideBroone, NCUnrestricted$1,000
Salvation ArmyWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted$1,000
St Vincents HospitalHarrison, NYUnrestricted$1,000

By state: New York 15 · Florida 17 · Rhode Island 9 · Connecticut 3 · New Jersey 2 · Kansas 3

About this foundation

The James and Robin Coogan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bronxville, New York, administered in care of Walsh & Amicucci Llp, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $213K across 74 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation give?

New York (15 grants), Florida (17 grants), Rhode Island (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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