How to apply
letter or grant application Contact: Tom Cosgrove, 945 E 8th Street, Traverse City, Mi, 2319414447, tac9414447@gmail.com Deadlines: none Restrictions: none
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 12 of 17 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Resource CenterTraverse City, MI | Facility support | $35K |
| Traverse City Police DeptTraverse City, MI | Protective gear | $34K |
| Grand Traverse Metro Fire DeptTraverse City, MI | Support for purchase of rescue equipment | $25K |
| Child Family Services of Nw MiTraverse City, MI | Program Support | $24K |
| Tcaps-Blair PTOTraverse City, MI | Classroom and event support | $19K |
| Whitewater Emergency ServicesWilliamsburg, MI | Support purchase of fire & rescue equipment | $19K |
| Old Town PlayhouseTraverse City, MI | Sponsor programming and update equipment | $17K |
| City of Traverse CityTraverse City, MI | Firearms | $15K |
| First Congregational ChurchCentral Lake, MI | Charitable fund | $11K |
| Safe HarborTraverse City, MI | Facility improvements | $9,200 |
| Kingsley SchoolsKingsley, MI | parade sponsor | $5,000 |
| Enarie Property ManagementPetoskey, MI | rent for an individual | $1,000 |
About this foundation
Cosgrove Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of Thomas a Cosgrove, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cosgrove Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. letter or grant application Deadlines: none.
How much does Cosgrove Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $220K across 17 grants, a median of $11K.
Where does Cosgrove Foundation give?
Michigan (17 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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