Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan is a private foundation based in Westbury, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including museums, arts organizations, a food-support organization, and public-service organizations.
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan at a glance
In short: Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan gave $46K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,903
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,186
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,025
- Total assets
- $839,903
- +10.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 145 Longwood Ave, Westbury, NY 11590
Phone: (516) 333-3559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($10K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to Massachusetts, 4% to Virginia, 2% to Minnesota, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $656; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $526 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Donation to Museum | $10,000 |
| Island Harvest Mineola, NY | Donation | $8,300 |
| Isabella Steward Garden Museum Boston, MA | Donation | $3,560 |
| Opening Act Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $3,120 |
| Mus Fine Art Boston, MA | Donation | $3,000 |
| NGA - National Gallery of Art New York, NY | Donation | $3,000 |
| Wnyc Public Radio New York, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation Bethpage, NY | Donation | $2,057 |
| Frick Collection New York, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Louvre New York, NY | Donation | $1,029 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $839,903 | $151,861 | $70,897 | $45,903 | 21 | $70,897 | $149,386 | $61,044 |
| 2024 | $758,939 | $77,105 | $80,154 | $45,708 | 19 | $80,154 | $74,655 | $58,267 |
| 2023 | $761,988 | $76,187 | $64,277 | $39,589 | 19 | $64,277 | $76,187 | $52,477 |
| 2022 | $750,078 | $29,822 | $65,027 | $29,257 | 24 | $65,027 | $29,822 | $54,120 |
| 2021 | $785,283 | $22,502 | $61,629 | $38,365 | 24 | $61,629 | $22,502 | $58,493 |
| 2020 | $824,410 | $160,741 | $38,383 | $16,445 | 22 | — | $159,991 | $47,608 |
| 2019 | $702,052 | $15,376 | $52,957 | $22,458 | 12 | — | $14,626 | $47,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including museums and arts groups, hunger relief, public radio, and emergency services. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation mission.
Among its grantees, Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on an individual recipient Opening Act says its theater programs serve students at underserved New York City public schools, aiming to build confidence, pride, and a sense of possibility. American Friends of the Louvre says it raises funds and public awareness in the United States to support the Louvre and its art collection. Old Westbury Gardens says it aims to inspire appreciation and knowledge of the early 20th-century American country estate.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $45,903. Grants ranged from $256 to $10,000, with a median of $1,025.
The largest reported grants included $10,000 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, $8,300 to Island Harvest, $3,560 to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, $3,120 to Opening Act, and $3,000 each to MUS Fine Art and NGA - National Gallery of Art. Other listed grants included $2,500 to WNYC Public Radio, $2,057 to The Lustgarten Foundation, $1,500 to the Frick Collection, and $1,029 to American Friends of the Louvre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary W. Lofgren and Jeanne Lofgren as trustees.
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary W. Lofgren
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Jeanne Lofgren
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $8K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Gary W Lofgren (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan
How much does Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan give each year?
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan gave $46K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 19 grants.
What is Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan's typical grant size?
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan's median grant in 2025 was $1,025, and its average grant was $2,186, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan that year got $656 on average.
Where does Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan give grants?
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Mineola, NY (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (19 grants).
Who are Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan's largest grantees?
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan's largest 2025 grantees include The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($10,000), Island Harvest ($8,300) and Isabella Steward Garden Museum ($3,560), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan?
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan reported $840K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including museums and arts groups, hunger relief, public radio, and emergency services. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan's EIN?
Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4494916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Maurice J Cotter & Muriel J Sheahan accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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