The Cortopassi Family Foundation
The Cortopassi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Stockton, California. In 2025, it reported grants to charitable organizations including schools, community organizations, and organizations working in areas such as mentoring, historical preservation, and health care.
The Cortopassi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cortopassi Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 88 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in California. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,894,702
- +33.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 88
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,531
- +61.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,435,121
- -4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (27 of 88, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cortopassi Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11292 N Alpine Road, Stockton, CA 95212
Phone: (209) 948-0792
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cortopassi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mary's High School ($290K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
448 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 408 grants of 448 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Stockton, California. Its 2025 filing reports that 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to Oregon, 6% to Arizona, and 3% to Texas. The filing also lists Virginia at 0%. The named 2025 grants include recipients in California, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cortopassi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 27 of 88 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 119% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% 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 $546K (2019) to $32.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 88 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's High School Stockton, CA | General Donation | $289,552 |
| Friends of the Children Portland, OR | General Donation | $250,000 |
| California Waterfowl Assocation Roseville, CA | General Donation | $200,000 |
| San Joaquin County Historical Society Lodi, CA | General Donation | $106,000 |
| Uc Regents Oakland, CA | General Donation | $106,000 |
| Mayo Clinic of Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Community Partnership for Families Stockton, CA | General Donation | $75,000 |
| Haven of Peace Stockton, CA | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Kipp Public Northern California Oakland, CA | General Donation | $50,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Clinic Houston, TX | General Donation | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,435,121 | $1,087,035 | $2,287,728 | $1,894,702 | 88 | $2,149,217 | $948,524 | $1,522,974 |
| 2024 | $27,635,815 | $1,784,504 | $1,881,508 | $1,416,790 | 106 | $1,657,797 | $1,637,793 | $1,454,490 |
| 2023 | $27,732,819 | $3,033,710 | $32,441,226 | $32,085,775 | 90 | $1,152,580 | $2,918,264 | $2,594,723 |
| 2022 | $57,140,335 | $46,048,873 | $1,076,165 | $866,000 | 89 | $1,072,152 | $31,193 | $566,510 |
| 2021 | $12,167,627 | $21,412 | $1,697,357 | $1,522,500 | 75 | $1,691,641 | $15,696 | $622,051 |
| 2020 | $13,843,572 | $38,682 | $1,187,987 | $1,040,020 | 72 | — | $34,319 | $665,872 |
| 2019 | $15,027,877 | $49,054 | $670,588 | $545,720 | 71 | — | $46,759 | $691,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cortopassi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Friends of the Children–Portland says it provides long-term mentors to vulnerable children; San Joaquin County Historical Society says it preserves and showcases the county’s agricultural innovation and diverse histories; and Haven of Peace says it provides temporary meals, lodging, and services to people in need.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in college access, hospice care, employment support, and community programs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 88 grants totaling $1,894,702. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $289,552, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $289,552 to St. Mary’s High School in Stockton, $250,000 to Friends of the Children in Portland, $200,000 to California Waterfowl Association in Roseville, and $106,000 each to San Joaquin County Historical Society and UC Regents.
Other reported grants included $100,000 to Mayo Clinic of Scottsdale; $75,000 to Community Partnership for Families; and $50,000 each to Haven of Peace, KIPP Public Northern California, MD Anderson Cancer Clinic, and St. Mary’s Community Services. Hospice of San Joaquin received $15,000, and Improve Your Tomorrow received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Cortopassi as president; Donald Lenz as secretary/treasurer; and Joan Cortopassi, Katherine Whitlow, Rebecca Carlson, Carla Donaldson, Jeff Colombini, and Gino Cortopassi as trustees.
The Cortopassi Family Foundation is led by Tom Cortopassi, President on every filing since 2019; 6 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Cortopassi
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Carla Donaldson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Jeff Colombini
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Katherine Whitlow
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Rebecca Carlson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Gino Cortopassi
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Joan Cortopassi
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Lenz
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Cortopassi (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dean Cortopassi (2019–2022) — Trustee
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 $6K, to Jeff Colombini (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cortopassi Family Foundation
How much does The Cortopassi Family Foundation give each year?
The Cortopassi Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 88 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 106 grants.
What is The Cortopassi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cortopassi Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,531, across 88 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cortopassi Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Cortopassi Family Foundation give grants?
The Cortopassi Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (13%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stockton, CA (40 grants), Lodi, CA (10 grants), Manteca, CA (5 grants) and Modesto, CA (3 grants).
Does The Cortopassi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cortopassi Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (88 of 88) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cortopassi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cortopassi Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Mary's High School ($289,552), Friends of the Children ($250,000) and California Waterfowl Assocation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cortopassi Family Foundation?
The Cortopassi Family Foundation reported $26.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cortopassi Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cortopassi Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Cortopassi Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cortopassi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0232655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Cortopassi Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 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 October 30, 2024)
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