Coyote Foundation
Coyote Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.3M.
Coyote Foundation at a glance
In short: Coyote Foundation gave $4.3M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $4.3M), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $4,309,159
- +2434.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,309,159
- +7504.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,309,159
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Coyote Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Humane Society Silicon Valley ($4.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Coyote Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2022) to $4.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | Pet care services, and education programs to enhance human-animal bond | $4,309,159 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,064 | $4,311,621 | $4,309,159 | 1 | $4,309,159 | — | $178,245 |
| 2022 | $4,324,172 | $288,021 | $170,000 | $170,000 | 3 | $170,000 | $118,021 | $205,997 |
| 2021 | $4,206,151 | $180,113 | $163 | — | — | — | $180,088 | $197,174 |
| 2020 | $4,026,365 | $180,053 | $74 | — | — | — | $180,023 | $179,541 |
| 2019 | $3,846,386 | $180,268 | $74 | — | — | — | $180,238 | $177,737 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coyote Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coyote Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Susan Borelli
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Borelli
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Coyote Foundation
How much does Coyote Foundation give each year?
Coyote Foundation gave $4.3M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $170K across 3 grants.
Where does Coyote Foundation operate?
Coyote Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Coyote Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Coyote Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Coyote Foundation's EIN?
Coyote Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2050577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
Live grants for the work Coyote Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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