The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation
The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation is a private foundation based in Smithtown, New York. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation gave $90K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $90,085
- +29.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $9,009
- -61.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because its 2023 filing is marked as its final return, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 757 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY 11787
Phone: (631) 249-8200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Gallery North ($58K across 3 grants). Together the top 7 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 36% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation gives
- Giving grew 405% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $114K (2021). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gallery North Setauket, NY | Art Appreciation for Diabled | $50,000 |
| The Danvers Art Assn Danvers, MA | Art Appreciation | $7,585 |
| The Gallery North Setauket, NY | Art Appreciation for Diabled | $5,000 |
| The Danvers Art Assoc Danvers, MA | Art Appreciation | $5,000 |
| Salem Art Association Salem, MA | Art Appreciation | $5,000 |
| The Danver Community Council Danvers, MA | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| The Salem Pantry Salem, MA | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Salem Art Association Salem, MA | Art Appreciation | $3,000 |
| The Gallery North Setauket, NY | Art Appreciation for Diabled | $2,500 |
| Horace Mann PTC Salem, MA | School | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-6,262 | $108,996 | $90,085 | 10 | $90,085 | $4,008 | $738 |
| 2022 | $116,436 | $-10,950 | $70,090 | $69,706 | 3 | $69,940 | $7,162 | $7,971 |
| 2021 | $199,690 | $-3,412 | $120,016 | $113,750 | 1 | $117,051 | $5,766 | $13,755 |
| 2020 | $323,118 | $-1,954 | $23,714 | $17,850 | 1 | — | $11,118 | $16,791 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $738 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for 2023 grants include art appreciation, art appreciation for disabled people, food pantry, and school.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $90,085 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2023 grants included $50,000 to The Gallery North in Setauket, New York, for “Art Appreciation for Diabled”; $7,585 to The Danvers Art Assn in Danvers, Massachusetts, for art appreciation; and $5,000 each to The Gallery North, The Danvers Art Assoc, Salem Art Association, The Danver Community Council, and The Salem Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Ronne Cosel, Paige Covello, and Daniel Covello as directors.
The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Daniel Covello
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige A. Covello
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronne S. Cosel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation
How much does The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation give each year?
The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation gave $90K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $70K across 3 grants.
What is The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,009, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation give grants?
The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, MA (4 grants), Setauket, NY (3 grants) and Danvers, MA (3 grants).
Does The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Art Appreciation" (4 grants) and "Art Appreciation for Diabled" (3 grants).
Who are The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The Gallery North ($57,500 across 3 grants), Salem Art Association ($8,000 across 2 grants) and The Danvers Art Assn ($7,585), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for 2023 grants include art appreciation, art appreciation for disabled people, food pantry, and school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $738 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation's EIN?
The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8543624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Michael and Ronne Cosel 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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