A & C De Coster Foundation
A & C De Coster Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. In its 2026 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $454,342 to charitable organizations, including organizations serving local residents, children and families, and migrants.
A & C De Coster Foundation at a glance
In short: A & C De Coster Foundation gave $454K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $41K), mostly in Connecticut. 36% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $454,342
- +4.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $41,304
- -14.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,816,633
- +10.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (63% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A & C De Coster Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 Woodside Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 869-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A & C De Coster Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Brooklyn Jesuit Prep ($100K). Together the top 10 received $449K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 33 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 33% to recipients in New York, 3% to recipients in Arizona, and 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is A & C De Coster Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 64% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2023) to $454K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $454K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep Broooklyn, NY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Back Country Jazz Greenwich, CT | General Fund | $92,342 |
| Circle of Care Wilton, CT | General Fund | $70,000 |
| Myraid USA - formerly King Baudouin Foundation United States New York, NY | General Fund | $50,000 |
| At Home in Greenwich Greenwich, CT | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Stratford, CT | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Cos Cob, CT | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Especially Everyone Inc Greenwich, CT | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Greenwich, CT | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative Nogales, AZ | General Fund | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,816,633 | $1,377,846 | $473,972 | $454,342 | 11 | $458,998 | $375,711 | $508,377 |
| 2025 | $8,912,759 | $440,968 | $450,044 | $435,000 | 9 | $436,023 | $431,947 | $455,565 |
| 2024 | $8,921,835 | $395,415 | $440,536 | $436,000 | 8 | $436,000 | $391,976 | $434,421 |
| 2023 | $8,966,956 | $-254,197 | $319,881 | $179,500 | 5 | $179,500 | $112,109 | $445,645 |
| 2022 | $9,541,034 | $9,550,420 | $9,386 | — | — | — | $9,444,052 | $169,706 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A & C De Coster Foundation reported a distributable amount of $508K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include providing food, clothing, and basic essentials to residents in need; offering prevention, counseling, and crisis services for children and families; helping older residents live confidently in their homes; and promoting humane and workable migration through humanitarian assistance, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $454,342. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to Brooklyn Jesuit Prep, $92,342 to Back Country Jazz, $70,000 to Circle of Care, and $50,000 to Myraid USA - formerly King Baudouin Foundation United States. Each was designated for the recipient’s general fund.
Other 2026 recipients included At Home in Greenwich, Habitat For Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, Kids in Crisis, Especially Everyone Inc, and Neighbor to Neighbor, each receiving $25,000; Kino Border Initiative, which received $12,000; and Sandy Hook Foundation, which received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Alain De Coster and Catherine De Coster as trustees.
A & C De Coster Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alain De Coster
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine De Coster
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A & C De Coster Foundation
How much does A & C De Coster Foundation give each year?
A & C De Coster Foundation gave $454K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $435K across 9 grants.
What is A & C De Coster Foundation's typical grant size?
A & C De Coster Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,304, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A & C De Coster Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does A & C De Coster Foundation give grants?
A & C De Coster Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (4 grants).
Does A & C De Coster Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of A & C De Coster Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are A & C De Coster Foundation's largest grantees?
A & C De Coster Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Brooklyn Jesuit Prep ($100,000), Back Country Jazz ($92,342) and Circle of Care ($70,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is A & C De Coster Foundation?
A & C De Coster Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $459K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $508K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does A & C De Coster Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A & C De Coster Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A & C De Coster Foundation's EIN?
A & C De Coster Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2043687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does A & C De Coster Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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