The Cotter Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Cotter Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Davidson, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $213,250 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$213,250
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$983,026
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $156,000 the year before.
12% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,500 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $140,500 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 21 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $213,250 | 25 | $983,026 |
How to apply
The Cotter Foundation Inc 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 The Cotter Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $80,750 |
| Maine | 7 | $48,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $13,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vintage Racers for Rescues Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Life Flight of Maine | General support | $25,000 |
| McPherson College | General support | $20,000 |
| University Radio Foundation Inc | Support WFAE public radio | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Autism Society of NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Kids in Needs of Desks | General support | $8,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $8,000 |
| Save the Children | General support | $8,000 |
| Boothbay Regional Health Care Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Scienc | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General support | $5,000 |
| Davidson Housing Coalition | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Ascpa | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Owl's Head Transportation Museum | General support | $3,000 |
| Sea Cove Auto Museum | General support | $3,000 |
| The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor | General support | $2,000 |
| New England Racing Museum | General Support | $500 |
| Individual | General Support | $500 |
| Individual | General Support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Cotter
- Patricia Cotter
Questions people ask
Does The Cotter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cotter Foundation Inc give?
$213,250 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Cotter Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Cotter (President) and Patricia Cotter (Secretary).
What does The Cotter Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.