Private foundation · EIN 30-6726805 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cotten Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $422K total, median $27K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$422K
Median grant
$27K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orlando Philharmonic OrchestraOrlando, FLGeneral operating$46K
Hood College of Frederick MDFrederick, MDGeneral operating$37K
Florida Institute of TechnologMelbourne, FLGeneral operating$37K
Salvation Army a Georgia CorpoTampa, FLGeneral operating$27K
Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandOrlando, FLGeneral operating$27K
Winter Park Day Nursery IncWinter Park, FLGeneral operating$27K
Winter Park Library AssociatioWinter Park, FLGeneral operating$27K
Orlando Museum of Art IncOrlando, FLGeneral operating$27K
The Orlando Union Rescue MissiOrlando, FLGeneral operating$27K
Second Harvest Food BankOrlando, FLGeneral operating$27K
Community Communications IncOrlando, FLGeneral operating$27K
Food for the Poor IncCoconut Creek, FLGeneral operating$18K
Hospice of the Comforter Inc DAltamonte Springs, FLGeneral operating$18K
Coalition for the Homeless ofOrlando, FLGeneral operating$18K
Aspire Health Partners FoundatOrlando, FLGeneral operating$18K
William P Duval Chapter NsdarWinter Park, FLGeneral operating$10K

By state: Florida 15 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Cotten Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Alexandra Lio, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Cotten Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Cotten Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $422K across 16 grants, a median of $27K.

Where does Cotten Charitable Tr give?

Florida (15 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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