Eleanor Cray Cottle Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Eleanor Cray Cottle Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $52,075 | 16 | $962,374 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 16 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Eleanor Cray Cottle Charitable Trust 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.
What Eleanor Cray Cottle Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $45,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Trust | conservation | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cance Research Institute | Promotes research | $7,000 |
| WGBH | Promote Public TV | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul's | humanitarian aid | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | promote international health care | $4,000 |
| Rosie's Place | humanitarian aid | $4,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | humanitarian aid | $4,000 |
| Plympton Teachers Assoc | promote education | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | provides humanitarian aid and research | $3,000 |
| Plymouth Public Library | further literacy/promote education | $2,000 |
| CARE Gift Center | health education | $2,000 |
| Project Hope | health education | $2,000 |
| NPR | promotes cultural programming and news reporting | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | promote conservation | $1,000 |
| Black Feather Horse Rescue | animal rescue | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Holt
- Kathleen Holt
Questions people ask
Does Eleanor Cray Cottle Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eleanor Cray Cottle Charitable Trust give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Eleanor Cray Cottle Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip Holt (Trustee) and Kathleen Holt (Trustee).
What does Eleanor Cray Cottle Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and science and research.