The Cotabish Charitable Foundation
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakewood, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $35K.
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cotabish Charitable Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,000
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,024,940
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Cotabish Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Central Catholic ($25K). Together the top 5 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cotabish Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 $38K (2020) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central Catholic Cleveland, OH | Education | $25,000 |
| Regina Health Center Richfield, OH | Education | $15,000 |
| Building Hope in the City Cleveland, OH | Education | $5,000 |
| The Turn North Olmsted, OH | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Youth Challenge Westlake, OH | Community Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,024,940 | $106,369 | $85,595 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $34,787 | $60,941 |
| 2023 | $1,004,166 | $-1,061 | $80,379 | $56,016 | 5 | $56,016 | $29,612 | $54,509 |
| 2022 | $1,085,806 | $38,567 | $94,481 | $65,430 | 5 | $65,430 | $25,922 | $56,016 |
| 2021 | $1,141,520 | $110,703 | $87,220 | $55,992 | 4 | $55,992 | $41,830 | $64,430 |
| 2020 | $1,118,037 | $26,691 | $66,679 | $37,732 | 3 | — | $27,044 | $55,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cotabish Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation is led by Michael E. Murman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael E. Murman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Michael E Murman (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Cotabish Charitable Foundation
How much does The Cotabish Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 5 grants.
What is The Cotabish Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cotabish Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does The Cotabish Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Cotabish Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Cotabish Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Central Catholic ($25,000), Regina Health Center ($15,000) and Building Hope in the City ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cotabish Charitable Foundation?
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (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 The Cotabish Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Cotabish Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1913255. 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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