Nonprofit · EIN 95-3953038
COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-PF | $17,927,275 | $15,932,607 | $1,994,668 | $289,846,799 | $6,130,411 | $283,716,388 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-PF | $11,923,052 | $15,881,461 | -$3,958,409 | $277,978,128 | $7,043,614 | $270,934,514 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-PF | $21,798,734 | $14,432,946 | $7,365,788 | $259,058,588 | $7,622,302 | $251,436,286 |
Financial details: 990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,851,619
- Dividends
- $6,000,849
- Interest
- $152,851
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $9,874,718
- Other income
- $47,238
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,134,895
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,031,333
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,842,357
- Disbursements for charitable purposes
- $14,169,415
- Excise tax on investment income
- $166,633
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $277,978,128
- Total assets, end of year
- $289,846,799
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,130,411
- Net assets, end of year
- $283,716,388
- Fair market value of assets
- $289,846,799
- Qualifying distributions
- $14,169,415
- Net investment income
- $13,317,842
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY MUNITZ 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $302,032 | $35,122 |
| KAMYAB HASHEMI-NEJAD 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $291,990 | $20,975 |
| JEROLD HARRIS 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $249,918 | $17,117 |
| JOLIE GODOY 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $187,393 | $35,204 |
| JULIE GRAHAM 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,106 | $34,533 |
| CINDY BAK 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,600 | $29,707 |
| MARIA LAROZA 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,377 | $11,922 |
| ALICIA JACKSON 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,771 | $24,851 |
| ANGELA BAE 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,738 | $22,901 |
| JONATHAN VICTOR 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN KOBLIK 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIA LAGUARDA 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LAVINE 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE LOCKHART 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES STANISH 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY MUNITZ 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $290,416 | $31,946 |
| KAMYAB HASHEMI-NEJAD 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $280,761 | $19,982 |
| JEROLD HARRIS 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $240,306 | $16,294 |
| JOLIE GODOY 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $216,186 | $34,623 |
| JULIE GRAHAM 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,334 | $31,706 |
| CINDY BAK 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,001 | $19,549 |
| HOLLY PFEIFFER 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | HR MANAGER/ADMINISTR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,538 | $26,291 |
| MARIA LAROZA 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,016 | $11,383 |
| ALICIA JACKSON 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,665 | $22,880 |
| JONATHAN VICTOR 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN KOBLIK 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIA LAGUARDA 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LAVINE 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE LOCKHART 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES STANISH 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY MUNITZ 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $271,416 | $17,801 |
| KAMYAB HASHEMI-NEJAD 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $262,394 | $18,916 |
| JEROLD HARRIS 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $224,586 | $15,381 |
| JOLIE GODOY 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $168,399 | $30,374 |
| JULIE GRAHAM 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,457 | $29,767 |
| KAYCEE LAROZA 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,249 | $10,874 |
| CINDY BAK 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,411 | $23,057 |
| ALICIA JACKSON 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,313 | $20,711 |
| ANGELA BAE 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,284 | $19,175 |
| JONATHAN VICTOR 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN KOBLIK 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIA LAGUARDA 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LAVINE 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE LOCKHART 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES STANISH 12100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD NO 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12100 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025-7140
- In care of
- % COTS
- Signed the 990-PF
- KAMYAB HASHEMI-NEJAD, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (310) 826-0504
- Website
- WWW.COTSEN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREEN HASSON & JANKS LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3953038 or by the name COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-PF on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3953038
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Private foundation, 30% limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-PF
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $289,846,799
- Income (IRS master file)
- $126,444,575
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-PF | June 2025 | $17,927,275 | $15,932,607 | $289,846,799 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 2024 | $11,923,052 | $15,881,461 | $277,978,128 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 2023 | $21,798,734 | $14,432,946 | $259,058,588 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-3953038).
Questions about COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING
- What is the EIN of COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING is 95-3953038.
- Is COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Private foundation, 30% limit).
- Which annual return does COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING file?
- Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year.
- When is the next return of COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-PF for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING?
- The 990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $302,032 (BARRY MUNITZ, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does COTSEN FOUNDATION FOR THE ART OF TEACHING have?
- On its 990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,927,275, expenses of $15,932,607 and total assets of $289,846,799 at year end.
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