The Cote Family Foundation
The Cote Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morristown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Cote Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cote Family Foundation gave $6K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $870.714), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,095
- +54.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $871
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (69% 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 Cote Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cheerful Heart Mission ($2K). Together the top 7 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cote Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheerful Heart Mission Kinnelon, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,685 |
| Liv Like a Unicorn Colts Necck, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Various Others Each Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,010 |
| Genl Serv Board of Aa Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Stepping Stones Foundation Katonah, NY | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Songwriting with Soldiers Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 | — | $2,925 | $8,320 | $6,095 | 7 | $6,095 | $3,228 | $322 |
| 2023 | $5,447 | $2,974 | $5,191 | $3,940 | 5 | $3,940 | $3,736 | $507 |
| 2022 | $7,641 | $1,800 | $4,362 | $3,090 | 6 | $3,090 | $2,120 | $693 |
| 2021 | $10,197 | $2,188 | $4,507 | $3,275 | 7 | $3,275 | $2,681 | $886 |
| 2020 | $12,526 | $1,519 | $5,492 | $4,130 | 6 | — | $2,359 | $936 |
| 2019 | $16,490 | $11,119 | $3,568 | $2,255 | 6 | — | $1,199 | $648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cote Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $322 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cote Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frances Cote
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Cote
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Cote Family Foundation
How much does The Cote Family Foundation give each year?
The Cote Family Foundation gave $6K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is The Cote Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cote Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $871, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cote Family Foundation give grants?
The Cote Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Cote Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cote Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cote Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cote Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cheerful Heart Mission ($1,685), Liv Like a Unicorn ($1,500) and Various Others Each ($1,010), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is The Cote Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Cote Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $322 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Cote Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cote Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6980644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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