Private foundation · EIN 94-3289041 · Walnut Creek, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Coit Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 50 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $10K. 70% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$2.3M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZDonation for charitable purposes$1.2M
UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CADonation for charitable purposes$200K
The Dog Aging InstituteJamaica Plain, NYDonation for charitable purposes$100K
White Pony ExpressPleasant Hill, CADonation for charitable purposes$100K
American IndependentWashington, DCDonation for charitable purposes$75K
Institute for Research on Presidential ElectionsLos Altos, CADonation for charitable purposes$75K
Media MattersWashington, DCDonation for charitable purposes$75K
National Vote at Home InstituteWashington, DCDonation for charitable purposes$75K
John Muir Health FoundationWalnut Creek, CADonation for charitable purposes$50K
Pacific FlywayConcord, CADonation for charitable purposes$50K
Summit Bank FoundationOakland, CADonation for charitable purposes$33K
John Muir Land TrustMartinez, CADonation for charitable purposes$25K
Marist Missionary SistersWaltham, MADonation for charitable purposes$25K
The Park Theater Trust (tptt)Lafayette, CADonation for charitable purposes$20K
Downtown Womens CenterLos Angeles, CADonation for charitable purposes$20K
Win IncNew York, NYDonation for charitable purposes$20K
Los Altos Education FundLos Altos, CADonation for charitable purposes$15K
Nourish Every ChildsPhoenix, AZDonation for charitable purposes$15K
Usher Syndrome SocietyNeedham, MADonation for charitable purposes$15K
Blach PTALos Altos, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
Booksin Elementary School Community AssociationSan Jose, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationSan Francisco, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
Ruth Bancroft GardenWalnut Creek, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
San Ramon Valley Education FundSan Ramon, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
The Dawn Redwood TrustTiburon, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
UCSB FoundationSanta Barbara, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
Walnut Creek Civic PrideWalnut Creek, CADonation for charitable purposes$10K
Hualalai Ohana FoundationKailua Kona, HIDonation for charitable purposes$6,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXDonation for charitable purposes$5,000
Children's Discovery MuseumSan Jose, CADonation for charitable purposes$5,000
City Serve of the Tri-ValleyPleasonton, CADonation for charitable purposes$5,000
Crowden Music CenterBerkeley, CADonation for charitable purposes$5,000
Goldman School of Public Policy (UC Berkeley Foundation)Berkeley, CADonation for charitable purposes$5,000
Happy Hollow FoundationSan Jose, CADonation for charitable purposes$5,000
KqedSan Francisco, CADonation for charitable purposes$5,000
Ma CenterSan Ramon, CADonation for charitable purposes$5,000
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYDonation for charitable purposes$5,000
Oak Avenue School PTALos Altos, CADonation for charitable purposes$5,000
13th Street Cat RescueSan Jose, CADonation for charitable purposes$3,500
All Ages RecreationLafayette, CADonation for charitable purposes$2,500
Alpha Chi Omega Omega FoundationIndianapolis, INDonation for charitable purposes$2,500
Diablo Valley Montessori SchoolLafayette, CADonation for charitable purposes$2,500
FIRST Tee Central CoastSanta Barbara, CADonation for charitable purposes$2,500
Hawaii Parkinson's AssociationKaneohi, HIDonation for charitable purposes$2,500
Oakland ZooOakland, CADonation for charitable purposes$2,500
The Asher HouseSalem, ORDonation for charitable purposes$2,500
The Khaled Hosseini FoundationSan Jose, CADonation for charitable purposes$2,500
VistabilityMartinez, CADonation for charitable purposes$2,500
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CADonation for charitable purposes$1,500

By state: Arizona 2 · California 35 · District of Columbia 3 · New York 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Hawaii 2

About this foundation

Coit Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Walnut Creek, California, administered in care of R Ken Coit, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Coit Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Coit Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.3M across 50 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Coit Family Foundation give?

Arizona (2 grants), California (35 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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Heffernan Foundationsince 2007 Walnut Creek, CA $1.4M254 grants · 2024 $1,000Yes $9.0M
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