AI Summary
The George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $104,000 across 22 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
BERKELEY, CA
$172K
17%
CALIFORNIA TROUT INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$69K
7%
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
Oakland, CA
$53.8K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation?
No. George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation give?
George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation make each year?
In 2024, George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $104 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION, CALIFORNIA TROUT INC, and SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation?
George J and Theresa L Cotsirilos Merced Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.