Cosgrove Foundation
Accepts applications
Cosgrove Foundation is a private foundation in Traverse City, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $219,507 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,563 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$219,507
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,563
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,464 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,043 | 8 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $77,464 | 11 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $219,507 | 17 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tom Cosgrove 945 E 8th Street, Traverse City, MI 49686 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (231) 941-4447, tac9414447@gmail.com |
| What to submit | letter or grant application |
What Cosgrove Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17 | $219,507 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Resource Center | Facility support | $35,000 |
| Traverse City Police Dept | Protective gear | $34,000 |
| Grand Traverse Metro Fire Dept | Support for purchase of rescue equipment | $24,706 |
| Child Family Services of NW MI | Program Support | $24,040 |
| TCAPS-Blair PTO | Classroom and event support | $19,450 |
| Whitewater Emergency Services | Support purchase of fire & rescue equipment | $19,228 |
| Old Town Playhouse | Sponsor programming and update equipment | $17,320 |
| City of Traverse City | Firearms | $15,000 |
| First Congregational Church | Charitable fund | $10,563 |
| Individual | Facility improvements | $9,200 |
| Kingsley Schools | parade sponsor | $5,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Foundation | Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Northern Michigan University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Comm College | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Michigan State University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | rent for an individual | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Cosgrove
- Trevor Fetters
- David M Cosgrove
Questions people ask
Does Cosgrove Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cosgrove Foundation give?
$219,507 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,563.
Who runs Cosgrove Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Cosgrove (Chair), Trevor Fetters (Co-Chair) and David M Cosgrove (Director).
What does Cosgrove Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.