The James and Robin Coogan Foundation
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation is a private foundation based in Bronxville, New York. Its 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as cash grants to charitable, religious, and educational organizations; it reports 74 grants totaling $213,275 that year.
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation at a glance
In short: The James and Robin Coogan Foundation gave $213K across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,275
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,882
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,481,697
- +12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (18 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James and Robin Coogan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. It considers contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says requests should be made by letter supported by a budget for expenditure of the requested grant. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- November 1, as stated on the 2025 filing; the filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- November 1, as stated on the 2025 filing; the filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: William Sulzer
Mailing address: 51 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: (914) 961-1300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James and Robin Coogan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mt St Michael Academy ($25K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
326 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 326 grants of 326 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to New York (32%), Florida (25%), and Rhode Island (11%), followed by Connecticut (5%) and New Jersey (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James and Robin Coogan Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 74 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2020) to $213K (2025). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt St Michael Academy Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Graceway Village Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Barstow Reed Society Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mary Therese Rose Fund Wanaque, NJ | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Convenant House Topeka, KS | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Westerly Hospital Westerly, RI | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Fund Southampton, NY | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
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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 | $5,481,697 | $538,398 | $250,140 | $213,275 | 74 | $223,410 | $501,533 | $254,063 |
| 2024 | $4,884,773 | $230,123 | $219,780 | $185,725 | 74 | $195,420 | $196,068 | $222,723 |
| 2023 | $4,210,459 | $244,154 | $191,511 | $181,800 | 62 | $191,511 | $234,443 | $194,458 |
| 2022 | $3,760,078 | $64,001 | $209,662 | $177,150 | 62 | $186,677 | $52,638 | $191,184 |
| 2021 | $4,393,872 | $381,134 | $165,304 | $133,200 | 54 | $142,032 | $147,587 | $191,099 |
| 2020 | $3,378,783 | $252,384 | $133,234 | $108,500 | 40 | — | $41,823 | $141,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Robin Coogan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing’s stated purpose describes One Love Foundation as providing resources and educational programs to help people recognize and address unhealthy relationship behaviors, including through a train-the-trainer model that empowers young people to lead discussions. Because this statement names One Love Foundation, it is not presented here as a confirmed mission of the James and Robin Coogan Foundation.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations whose own stated missions include youth development, hunger relief, employee and family assistance, cancer care, community assistance, and medical research. For example, the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County says its mission is to help young people reach their potential and prepare for life after high school. Treasure Coast Food Bank says it works to alleviate hunger through food and essentials distribution in several Florida counties. Cancer Support Team says it provides nursing, social work, and other free supportive services to cancer patients and their families in Westchester County, New York.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $213,275. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $25,000 to MT St Michael Academy; $10,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, Graceway Village, White Plains Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Barstow Reed Society; and $8,000 to Mary Therese Rose Fund. The filing lists each of these grants as unrestricted.
Other reported 2025 grants included $6,000 to Treasure Coast Food Bank, $5,000 to Cancer Support Team, $4,000 to The Jonnycake Center of Westerly, and $3,000 to Ocean Community YMCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James M. Coogan as president, Robin Coogan as secretary/treasurer, and William E. Sulzer as director.
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation is led by James M. Coogan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Coogan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William E. Sulzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Coogan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James and Robin Coogan Foundation
How much does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation give each year?
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation gave $213K across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $186K across 74 grants.
What is The James and Robin Coogan Foundation's typical grant size?
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,882, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James and Robin Coogan Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation give grants?
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Rhode Island (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westerly, RI (6 grants), Stuart, FL (6 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants) and Fort Pierce, FL (3 grants).
Does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James and Robin Coogan Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (74 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James and Robin Coogan Foundation's largest grantees?
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mt St Michael Academy ($25,000), Boys & Girls Club of Martin County ($10,000) and Graceway Village ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James and Robin Coogan Foundation?
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $223K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (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 does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation fund?
The filing’s stated purpose describes One Love Foundation as providing resources and educational programs to help people recognize and address unhealthy relationship behaviors, including through a train-the-trainer model that empowers young people to lead discussions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James and Robin Coogan Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James and Robin Coogan Foundation's EIN?
The James and Robin Coogan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4090179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The James and Robin Coogan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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