Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $3.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.6 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$3.6 million
- Assets$70.0 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.0 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.0 million | 49 | $41.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 39 | $70.0 million |
How to apply
Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $5.1 million |
| Arizona | 19 | $4.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $75,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $65,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medtech Innovator | Charitable entity support | $3.6 million |
| C-Path Institute Trxa | Charitable entity support | $3.1 million |
| Stanford Biodesign Fogarty Institute | Charitable entity support | $1.0 million |
| Research Corporation for Science Advancement | Charitable entity support | $520,579 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | Charitable entity support | $300,000 |
| Soteria Precision Medicine Foundaon | Charitable entity support | $220,000 |
| Honorhealth Research Institute | Charitable entity support | $200,000 |
| Univ of Az FDTN - Pharmacy Keys Program | Charitable entity support | $128,000 |
| Classical Tahoe | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| Integrative Touch for Kids | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| Silkroad | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation | Charitable entity support | $40,000 |
| Sarsef | Charitable entity support | $40,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Inc | Charitable entity support | $35,000 |
| Corners Outreach Inc | Charitable entity support | $30,000 |
| Sarasota Opera | Charitable entity support | $30,000 |
| Tucson Conquistadores Foundation | Charitable entity support | $20,000 |
| Folds of Honor Northern Ohio Chapter | Charitable entity support | $15,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | Charitable entity support | $15,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Charitable entity support | $15,000 |
| Child Protection Center Inc | Charitable entity support | $10,000 |
| Florida Studio Theater Inc | Charitable entity support | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse for Hope Inc | Charitable entity support | $10,000 |
| Notes for Notes | Charitable entity support | $10,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Angel Charity for Children | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Boys to Men Tucson | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Coastal Conservation of Florida | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Arizona | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center Inc | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Sister Jose' Women's Shelter | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Bugles Across America NFP | Charitable entity support | $4,500 |
| Primavera Foundation | Charitable entity support | $2,500 |
| The Hs Lopez Family Foundation | Charitable entity support | $2,500 |
| Marana High School PTO | Charitable entity support | $1,475 |
| Tucson Concert Band | Charitable entity support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Martin
- Jeffrey Jacob
- Shaun Kirkpatrick
- James Mack
- Theodore Samuels
- Mark Gilreath
Questions people ask
Does Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Martin (Chairman), Jeffrey Jacob (Director), Shaun Kirkpatrick (Director) and James Mack (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and youth programs.