TLJC Foundation
TLJC Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it gave $142,178 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, including educational, cultural, community, and health-related grantees.
TLJC Foundation at a glance
In short: TLJC Foundation gave $142K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,178
- +43.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,479
- +101.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,881,244
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to TLJC 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1605 Gilcrest Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 375-1356
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TLJC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Platt College ($25K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in California, Virginia, and New York. The reported shares of grant dollars were California 96%, Virginia 4%, and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is TLJC Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $210K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Platt College Alhambra, CA | Educational | $25,000 |
| Go Campaign Santa Monica, CA | General | $22,000 |
| Dance and Dialogue Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,975 |
| Uc Regents Berkeley, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Community Partners El Monte, CA | General | $10,000 |
| BHHS Alumni Association Beverly Hills, CA | General | $5,500 |
| Lacma Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
| The Feminist Majority Foundation Arlington, VA | General | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with TLJC Foundation?
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 | $2,881,244 | $339,427 | $157,798 | $142,178 | 15 | $142,178 | $324,095 | $149,310 |
| 2023 | $2,699,740 | $12,984 | $121,019 | $98,988 | 21 | $98,988 | $3,071 | $135,779 |
| 2022 | $2,807,609 | $141,765 | $99,672 | $69,750 | 14 | $69,750 | $85,293 | $137,001 |
| 2021 | $2,765,310 | $777,471 | $254,218 | $209,814 | 28 | $210,000 | $750,275 | $164,529 |
| 2020 | $2,241,875 | $320,828 | $127,320 | $76,150 | 23 | — | $240,858 | $110,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TLJC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $149K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions cover different areas. For example, GO CAMPAIGN says it supports grassroots organizations helping orphans and vulnerable children; DANCE AND DIALOGUE says it provides free dance instruction combined with social-emotional learning; and CITY OF HOPE says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $142,178. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,500.
Its largest listed grants included $25,000 to PLATT COLLEGE for educational purposes; $22,000 to GO CAMPAIGN; $20,000 to DANCE AND DIALOGUE; $15,975 to UCLA FOUNDATION; and $15,000 to UC REGENTS. Other listed recipients included WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE and COMMUNITY PARTNERS, each at $10,000, and LACMA at $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
TOBEY LJ COTSEN is listed as President on the 2024 filing.
TLJC Foundation is led by Tobey Lj Cotsen, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tobey Lj Cotsen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 TLJC Foundation
How much does TLJC Foundation give each year?
TLJC Foundation gave $142K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 21 grants.
What is TLJC Foundation's typical grant size?
TLJC Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $9,479, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from TLJC Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does TLJC Foundation give grants?
TLJC Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does TLJC Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of TLJC Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are TLJC Foundation's largest grantees?
TLJC Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Platt College ($25,000), Go Campaign ($22,000) and Dance and Dialogue ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TLJC Foundation?
TLJC Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $149K (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 TLJC Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions cover different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TLJC 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 ↑
What is TLJC Foundation's EIN?
TLJC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3908652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does TLJC 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in TLJC Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles supports human services, health, education, Jewish life, arts and culture, Israel-related work, and nonprofit capacity and capital projects, with a focus on Los Angeles and also giving in Israel and beyond. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. General Community grants are by invitation only and do not accept unsolicited applications; current procedures should be verified.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
1,063
Total Given
$142.2M
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). TLJC Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tljc-foundation-morg_4341b8758a414c07a7716b63f95b65c8
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_823908652_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{TLJC Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/tljc-foundation-morg_4341b8758a414c07a7716b63f95b65c8},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from TLJC Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
TLJC Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?