The Cotillion Society of Cleveland
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland is a private foundation, based in South Russell, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $14K.
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland at a glance
In short: The Cotillion Society of Cleveland gave $43K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,500
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,625
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $93,387
- -22.1% 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 Cotillion Society of Cleveland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Carroll University ($20K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cotillion Society of Cleveland gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 536% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $91K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University University Heights, OH | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $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 | $93,387 | $19,408 | $47,200 | $42,500 | 4 | $44,375 | $13,774 | $8,273 |
| 2023 | $119,889 | $12,865 | $69,606 | $70,000 | 4 | $66,638 | $9,409 | $7,741 |
| 2022 | $159,855 | $4,661 | $94,511 | $85,000 | 4 | $87,875 | — | $11,853 |
| 2021 | $301,513 | $63,429 | $94,939 | $91,000 | 5 | $91,000 | $59,840 | $15,145 |
| 2020 | $347,307 | $32,557 | $81,565 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cotillion Society of Cleveland reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland is led by Christopher M. Flocken, President on filings since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher M. Flocken
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Breitenbach
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Karen Hostoffer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Porter (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barbie Breitenbach (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Rothfusz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Breitenbach (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Porter (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robbin Garcia (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rooney Moy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Geiger (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Cotillion Society of Cleveland
How much does The Cotillion Society of Cleveland give each year?
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland gave $43K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 4 grants.
What is The Cotillion Society of Cleveland's typical grant size?
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $10,625, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cotillion Society of Cleveland give grants?
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Cotillion Society of Cleveland give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Cotillion Society of Cleveland's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
How large is The Cotillion Society of Cleveland?
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cotillion Society of Cleveland's EIN?
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0949317. 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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