The Cosse-Finney Foundation
The Cosse-Finney Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $430K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $56K.
The Cosse-Finney Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cosse-Finney Foundation gave $82K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,358
- +153.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,295
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,659
- Total assets
- $429,752
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 The Cosse-Finney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fuller Theological Seminary ($79K across 6 grants). Together the top 3 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cosse-Finney Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 185% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | Fuller Student Mental Health Services - TimelyCare Fund | $32,242 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | Funds for computers for the staff and therapy rooms at FPFS | $26,254 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | SoPMFT GU's for Mental Health Awareness Fund | $10,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $8,818 |
| Macedonia Baptist Church of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Cosse-Finney Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $1,174 |
| Pasadena Altadena Community Endowment Fund Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $570 |
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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 | $429,752 | $56,399 | $93,919 | $82,358 | 8 | $92,819 | $56,399 | $50,268 |
| 2023 | $456,710 | $45,239 | $39,369 | $32,500 | 2 | $39,369 | $45,239 | $42,416 |
| 2022 | $450,840 | $38,837 | $46,361 | $40,000 | 3 | $45,025 | $38,837 | $42,225 |
| 2021 | $458,364 | $45,785 | $67,282 | $61,800 | 4 | $66,825 | $45,785 | $45,996 |
| 2020 | $479,861 | $32,868 | $35,163 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $32,868 | $36,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cosse-Finney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cosse-Finney Foundation is led by Ted Cosse, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ted Cosse
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela F Cosse
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chadd U Cosse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth T Cosse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Cosse-Finney Foundation
How much does The Cosse-Finney Foundation give each year?
The Cosse-Finney Foundation gave $82K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
What is The Cosse-Finney Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cosse-Finney Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,659, and its average grant was $10,295, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cosse-Finney Foundation give grants?
The Cosse-Finney Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (7 grants).
Does The Cosse-Finney Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Cosse-Finney Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cosse-Finney Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cosse-Finney Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fuller Theological Seminary ($79,058 across 6 grants), Macedonia Baptist Church of Pittsburgh ($2,500) and Pasadena Altadena Community Endowment Fund ($800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Cosse-Finney Foundation?
The Cosse-Finney Foundation reported $430K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cosse-Finney Foundation's EIN?
The Cosse-Finney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0639316. 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.
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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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