Private foundation · EIN 20-8724288 · Ardmore, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Cottage Bridge Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $584K total, median $5,172. 37% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
60
$584K
Median grant
$5,172
Stays in PA
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

60 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust-Capital CampaignPittsburgh, PACultural$50K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCHunger relief$31K
YMCA of Greater New YorkNew York, NYGeneral purposes of donee$22K
Undue Medical Debt (fka Rip Medical Debt)Rye, NYMedical debt relief$21K
Jt Dorsey FoundationHarrisburg, PACommunity services$20K
Pittsburgh Community Broadcastingwesa-Fm & WesaPittsburgh, PACultural$20K
Put People FIRST PaBaltimore, MDGeneral purposes of donee$20K
Vail Health Foundation--GeneralAvon, COGeneral purposes of donee$20K
Movement of Immigrant Leaders in Pa (milpa)Harrisburg, PAImmigrant adocacy$16K
Blessings in a BackpackLouisville, KYHunger relief$16K
Jewish Voices for PeaceBerkeley, CAPeacemaking$15K
Ardmore Food PantryArdmore, PAHunger relief$15K
City HarvestNew York, NYHunger relief$15K
Project HomePhiladelphia, PAHomeless support$10K
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PAFamily services$10K
Kairos Center for Religion Rights & Social JusticeLos Angeles, CASocial justice$10K
Grass Roots Grocery-Ny Community Fridge CorpBronx, NYHunger relief$10K
Neighborhood Bike WorksPhiladelphia, PACommunity service$10K
Wolf Performing Arts Center Scholarship FundBryn Mawr, PAArts development$10K
American Civil Liberties Union FoundationNew York, NYSocial justice$10K
Bowery MissionNew York, NYHunger/homelessness$10K
Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (drilling for Hope)Albany, NYHuman services$10K
Everytown for Gun Safety Support FundNew York, NYGun safety$10K
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank-OperatingDuquesne, PAHunger relief$10K
Light of Life MissionPittsburgh, PAHunger relief$10K
Merchants FundPhiladelphia, PASmall business support$10K
Pittsburgh Mercy--Operation Safety NetPittsburgh, PAHomeless support$10K
Project 8p Foundation(study of Chromasomal Disorder)New York, NYHealth research$10K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALSocial justice$10K
Semester at SeaFort Collins, COEducational services$5,181
Poor People's Campaign-Repairers of the Breach Fiscal SponsorNew York, NYHuman services$5,163
University City District West Philadelphia Skills InitiativePhiladelphia, PAJob skills$5,150
New SanctuaryPhiladelphia, PAFamily services$5,145
Prevention PointPhiladelphia, PAHuman services$5,113
412 Food Rescue IncPittsburgh, PAHunger relief$5,000
American Promise IncConcord, MAElection reform$5,000
Brooklyn Public LibraryBrooklyn, NYCommunity service$5,000
Coalition of Immokalee WorkersImmokalee, FLHuman services$5,000
Contemporary Craft Operating FundPittsburgh, PACultural$5,000
Dvrpc Southeastern Pa CorporationPhiladelphia, PARegional planning$5,000
Eagle Valley Community FoundationEdwards, COHuman services$5,000
Franklin Community CenterSaratoga Springs, NYHomeless support$5,000
Gardner Marks FoundationBrooklyn, NYFamily services$5,000
Graduate PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAJob training$5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Vail ValleyAvon, COHuman services$5,000
Jeremiah's PlacePittsburgh, PAFamily services$5,000
League of Women Voters of PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, PAElection reform$5,000
Lifeworks Community ActionBallston Spa, NYCommunity service$5,000
Mooncatcher Project (community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region)Schenectady, NYHealth services$5,000
Mothers2mothersLos Angeles, CAHealth services$5,000
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New YorkLatham, NYHunger relief$5,000
Salvation Army-VailAvon, COHuman services$5,000
Shelters of SaratogaSaratoga Springs, NYHomeless support$5,000
Slp Youth (per Fund for the City of Ny)New York, NYYouth after school programs$5,000
Vail Valley Charitable FoundationAvon, COGeneral purposes of donee$5,000
Brooklyn Community Housing & ServicesBrooklyn, NYHousing/family services$2,590
Prospect Park AllianceBrooklyn, NYEnviromental services$2,590
Ps 321pta FundBrooklyn, NYEducational services$2,549
Saratoga PlanSaratoga Springs, NYLand conservation$2,500
Caring BridgeEagan, MNFamily services$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 22 · New York 22 · Colorado 6 · District of Columbia 1 · California 3 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

The Cottage Bridge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, administered in care of David J Blair- Marianne Bokan-Bla, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Cottage Bridge Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Cottage Bridge Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $584K across 60 grants, a median of $5,172.

Where does The Cottage Bridge Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (22 grants), New York (22 grants), Colorado (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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