Cotten Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Cotten Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $422,083 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $27,472 and the largest $45,787. 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$422,083
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$27,472
- Largest grant$45,787
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $379,870 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $379,870 | 16 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $422,083 | 16 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Cotten 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 Cotten Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15 | $385,453 |
| Maryland | 1 | $36,630 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra | General operating | $45,787 |
| Hood College of Frederick MD | General operating | $36,630 |
| Florida Institute of Technolog | General operating | $36,630 |
| Salvation Army A Georgia Corpo | General operating | $27,472 |
| Pet Alliance of Greater Orland | General operating | $27,472 |
| Winter Park Day Nursery Inc | General operating | $27,472 |
| Winter Park Library Associatio | General operating | $27,472 |
| Orlando Museum of Art Inc | General operating | $27,472 |
| The Orlando Union Rescue Missi | General operating | $27,472 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General operating | $27,472 |
| Community Communications Inc | General operating | $27,472 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | General operating | $18,315 |
| Hospice of the Comforter Inc D | General operating | $18,315 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of | General operating | $18,315 |
| Aspire Health Partners Foundat | General operating | $18,315 |
| William P Duval Chapter Nsdar | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Cotten Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cotten Charitable Trust give?
$422,083 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $27,472.
Who runs Cotten Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America N A (Trustee).
What does Cotten Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.