Coslett Foundation
Coslett Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $104K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $9K.
Coslett Foundation at a glance
In short: Coslett Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $103,568
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Coslett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chester Eastside Ministries Presbyt ($5K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Coslett Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Eastside Ministries Presbyt Philadelphia, PA | To support the mission of providing support and enrichment programs for chester residents and children | $5,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | To Support Hunger Relief to Those in Need. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,568 | $8,950 | $11,102 | $10,000 | 2 | $11,060 | $8,950 | $4,866 |
| 2023 | $105,777 | $3,046 | $1,099 | — | — | $1,060 | $3,046 | $4,858 |
| 2022 | $94,775 | $2,838 | $1,120 | — | — | $1,060 | $2,838 | $4,860 |
| 2021 | $111,983 | $4,324 | $2,138 | — | — | $2,060 | $4,324 | $5,158 |
| 2020 | $99,914 | $5,216 | $10,028 | $10,000 | 2 | — | $5,216 | $4,724 |
| 2019 | $99,443 | $2,835 | $11,073 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $2,835 | $5,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coslett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coslett Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caitlin Coslett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H. Branch Coslett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Ann Coslett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Coslett Foundation
How much does Coslett Foundation give each year?
Coslett Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Coslett Foundation?
Coslett Foundation reported $104K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Coslett Foundation?
Coslett Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $104K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Coslett Foundation operate?
Coslett Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Coslett Foundation's EIN?
Coslett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6231832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Coslett Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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