Cote Foundation
Cote Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edina, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $567K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $42K.
Cote Foundation at a glance
In short: Cote Foundation gave $32K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,500
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,250
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $566,810
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (75% 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 Cote Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth Frontiers ($11K). Together the top 6 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cote Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $51K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Frontiers Edina, MN | General Assistance | $11,000 |
| Timber Bayyouth Investment Nisswa, MN | General Assistance | $6,500 |
| Bridges of Hope Brainerd, MN | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Gabriels Angels Phoenix, AZ | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Friends of Saguaro National Park Tucson, AZ | General Assistance | $3,000 |
| Lakes Area Food Shelf Nisswa, MN | General Assistance | $1,000 |
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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 | $566,810 | $56,201 | $45,807 | $31,500 | 6 | $31,500 | $41,966 | $34,767 |
| 2023 | $556,416 | $34,832 | $53,887 | $40,500 | 7 | $41,400 | $22,444 | $32,078 |
| 2022 | $575,471 | $33,353 | $51,477 | $35,500 | 6 | $36,400 | $18,350 | $33,904 |
| 2021 | $593,595 | $45,605 | $72,874 | $51,000 | 9 | $51,875 | $30,159 | $38,349 |
| 2020 | $620,864 | $53,840 | $30,863 | $16,200 | 1 | — | $41,149 | $32,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cote Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cote Foundation is led by Robert C. Cote, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Cote
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Randolph Cote
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Cote Jasper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Boos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samual Ruggles Cote
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cote Foundation
How much does Cote Foundation give each year?
Cote Foundation gave $32K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 7 grants.
What is Cote Foundation's typical grant size?
Cote Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,250, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cote Foundation give grants?
Cote Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nisswa, MN (2 grants).
Does Cote Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cote Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cote Foundation's largest grantees?
Cote Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Youth Frontiers ($11,000), Timber Bayyouth Investment ($6,500) and Bridges of Hope ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cote Foundation?
Cote Foundation reported $567K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (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 is Cote Foundation's EIN?
Cote Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3671669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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