Private foundation · EIN 94-3195062 · Burlingame, California

Joseph & Victoria Cotchett 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: 8 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$1.3M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
UC Law San FranciscoSan Francisco, CADean's priorities fund.$1.0M
UC Law San FranciscoSan Francisco, CADean's priorities fund.$100K
UC Law San FranciscoSan Francisco, CACenter for constitutional democracy.$100K
The Mavericks Community FoundationEl Granada, CATo support local organization.$25K
California Science CenterLos Angeles, CATo support local organization.$25K
Boys & Girls Club of the CoastsideHalf Moon Bay, CATo support local organization.$10K
Cabrillo Education FoundationHalf Moon Bay, CATo support local organization.$5,000
Half Moon Bay Beautification CommitteeHalf Moon Bay, CATo support local organization.$4,000

About this foundation

Joseph & Victoria Cotchett Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlingame, California, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Joseph & Victoria Cotchett 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 Joseph & Victoria Cotchett Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 8 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Joseph & Victoria Cotchett Foundation give?

California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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