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 |
Ready to take the next step with Coslett Foundation?
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
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Coslett Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Syde Hurdus Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Syde Hurdus Foundation supports organizations in areas including health care, mental health, arts and humanities, theatre, and youth development, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $90,000 and a median of $15,000. Its 2025 giving was concentrated in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and California. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.6M
Grants
48
Total Given
$801K
Plurabel Fund
West Chester, PA
PLURABEL FUND supports a range of causes, including hunger relief, conservation, ocean protection, and education, with recent grants concentrated in Pennsylvania, New York, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
12
Total Given
$700K
The Carl M Lindberg Family Foundation Inc
Radnor, PA
The Carl M Lindberg Family Foundation supports charitable organizations in areas represented by its grantees, including arts and culture, education, animal care, food assistance, historic preservation, and land conservation. In 2025, it awarded 28 grants of $500–$12,000 (median $2,000), primarily to organizations in New York, Maine, and Pennsylvania. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$770K
Grants
28
Total Given
$81K
Ima Foundation
Wichita, KS
Assets
$11.4M
Grants
602
Total Given
$831K
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable
Princeton, NJ
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable supports a range of charitable organizations, with the largest share of its 2026 grant dollars going to New Jersey, followed by the District of Columbia and New York. Its 197 grants ranged from $50 to $48,000, with a median of $1,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
197
Total Given
$668K
Matthews Family Foundation
San Antonio, TX
The Matthews Family Foundation supports charitable organizations addressing human welfare, including women’s rights, LGBTQ youth, family violence, disability services, and community needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,500, with a median of $3,500, and went to organizations in several states, especially Alabama, Texas, and Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
26
Total Given
$128K
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Coslett Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Coslett Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?