Private foundation · EIN 86-0940147 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frederick Gardner Cottrell 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $9.6M total, median $15K. 49% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$9.6M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in AZ
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$70M

Grants paid in 2024

39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $9.6M; Part I reports $3.6M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Medtech InnovatorLos Angeles, CACharitable entity support$3.6M
C-Path Institute TrxaTucson, AZCharitable entity support$3.1M
Stanford Biodesign Fogarty InstituteStanford, CACharitable entity support$1.0M
Research Corporation for Science AdvancementTucson, AZCharitable entity support$521K
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's HealthPalo Alto, CACharitable entity support$300K
Soteria Precision Medicine FoundaonSan Diego, CACharitable entity support$220K
Honorhealth Research InstituteScottsdale, AZCharitable entity support$200K
Univ of Az Fdtn - Pharmacy Keys ProgramTucson, AZCharitable entity support$128K
Classical TahoeIncline Village, NVCharitable entity support$50K
Integrative Touch for KidsTucson, AZCharitable entity support$50K
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeBoston, MACharitable entity support$50K
SilkroadBrighton, MACharitable entity support$50K
Salpointe Catholic Education FoundationTucson, AZCharitable entity support$40K
SarsefTucson, AZCharitable entity support$40K
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation IncBrookhaven, GACharitable entity support$35K
Corners Outreach IncNorcross, GACharitable entity support$30K
Sarasota OperaSarasota, FLCharitable entity support$30K
Tucson Conquistadores FoundationTucson, AZCharitable entity support$20K
Folds of Honor Northern Ohio ChapterAurora, OHCharitable entity support$15K
Norwalk Hospital FoundationDanbury, CTCharitable entity support$15K
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare FoundationSarasota, FLCharitable entity support$15K
Child Protection Center IncSarasota, FLCharitable entity support$10K
Florida Studio Theater IncSarasota, FLCharitable entity support$10K
Lighthouse for Hope IncScottsdale, AZCharitable entity support$10K
Notes for NotesNashville, TNCharitable entity support$10K
All Faiths Food BankPhoenix, AZCharitable entity support$5,000
Angel Charity for ChildrenTucson, AZCharitable entity support$5,000
Boys to Men TucsonTucson, AZCharitable entity support$5,000
Coastal Conservation of FloridaOrlando, FLCharitable entity support$5,000
Dutchess Land ConservancyMillbrook, NYCharitable entity support$5,000
Make a Wish ArizonaScottsdale, AZCharitable entity support$5,000
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center IncSarasota, FLCharitable entity support$5,000
Sister Jose' Women's ShelterTucson, AZCharitable entity support$5,000
Youth on Their OwnTucson, AZCharitable entity support$5,000
Bugles Across America NfpBerwyn, ILCharitable entity support$4,500
Primavera FoundationTucson, AZCharitable entity support$2,500
The Hs Lopez Family FoundationTucson, AZCharitable entity support$2,500
Marana High School PTOMarana, AZCharitable entity support$1,475
Tucson Concert BandTucson, AZCharitable entity support$1,000

By state: California 4 · Arizona 19 · Massachusetts 2 · Florida 6 · Georgia 2 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Gary M Munsinger - President, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation 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 Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9.6M across 39 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Arizona (19 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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