Cosley Foundation Inc
The Cosley Foundation engages in fundraising activities to benefit the cosley zoo, an aza-accredited small zoo wholly owned and operated by the wheaton park district in wheaton, il. The foundation raises funds via donor development of individuals and foundations, and also holds community-centric events such as christmas tree sales,a 5k/10k run for the animals, the mike williams cosley classic golf tournament, and fall pumpkin sales. The Cosley Foundation board is comprised of volunteer board members who serve as advocates for the cosley zoo within the Dupage county community (chicago suburbs); board members also provide fiscally sound strategic counsel pertaining to the zoos capital development and other policies and programs. The Cosley Foundation wholly supports the cosley zoos mission: to create connections between people and animals that will inspire lifelong conservation of the natural world. The zoo pursues its mission via world-class animal welfare, science-based conservation in
Cosley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cosley Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,335,245
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,335,245
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,335,245
- Total assets
- $2,907,976
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cosley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wheaton Park District ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Cosley Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1516% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Park District Wheaton, IL | See Sch I, Part IV | $1,335,245 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,907,976 | $1,114,353 | $1,817,122 | $1,335,245 | 1 | $105,163 |
| 2024 | $3,633,277 | $1,118,766 | $1,800,702 | $1,338,455 | 1 | $115,541 |
| 2023 | $3,128,474 | $927,721 | $527,163 | $153,021 | 1 | $45,736 |
| 2022 | $2,624,611 | $1,262,721 | $436,288 | $82,610 | 1 | $12,666 |
| 2021 | $1,841,795 | $799,826 | $388,950 | $129,724 | 1 | $380 |
| 2020 | $1,410,017 | $622,483 | $325,306 | $105,000 | 1 | $556 |
| 2019 | $1,126,528 | $628,439 | $413,344 | $111,016 | 1 | $783 |
About Cosley Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cosley Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Wheaton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cosley Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer Clark, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Clark
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Varcak
Director
Director → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Geyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Rabatic
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Ittner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Moscardini Jr.
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Murphy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Gustafson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Traisman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Szafranski
Past President
Treasurer → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Benard
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Becker
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Larry Kmiecik (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jasmina Hoscheit (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Shayne Purdue (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Adam Sharpee (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Brandon Janowiak (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Larry Work (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Shorney (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Cosley Foundation Inc
How much does Cosley Foundation Inc give each year?
Cosley Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Cosley Foundation Inc?
Cosley Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Cosley Foundation Inc?
Cosley Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Wheaton, IL. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cosley Foundation Inc operate?
Cosley Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Cosley Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cosley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3461739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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