The Cottage Bridge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Cottage Bridge Foundation is a private foundation in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $583,864 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $5,172 and the largest $50,000. 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$583,864
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$5,172
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $605,580 the year before.
32% 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 | $611,000 | 70 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $605,580 | 68 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $583,864 | 60 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
The Cottage Bridge 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.
What The Cottage Bridge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $247,279 |
| New York | 22 | $173,481 |
| Colorado | 6 | $45,181 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,707 |
| California | 3 | $30,672 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,544 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust-Capital Campaign | Cultural | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Hunger relief | $30,707 |
| YMCA of Greater New York | General purposes of donee | $21,800 |
| Undue Medical Debt (Fka Rip Medical Debt) | Medical debt relief | $21,126 |
| JT Dorsey Foundation | Community services | $20,000 |
| Pittsburgh Community Broadcastingwesa-Fm & Wesa | Cultural | $20,000 |
| Put People First Pa | General purposes of donee | $20,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation--General | General purposes of donee | $20,000 |
| Movement of Immigrant Leaders in Pa (Milpa) | Immigrant adocacy | $15,822 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Hunger relief | $15,544 |
| Jewish Voices for Peace | Peacemaking | $15,488 |
| Ardmore Food Pantry | Hunger relief | $15,000 |
| City Harvest | Hunger relief | $15,000 |
| Project Home | Homeless support | $10,498 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Family services | $10,439 |
| Kairos Center for Religion Rights & Social Justice | Social justice | $10,184 |
| Grass Roots Grocery-Ny Community Fridge Corp | Hunger relief | $10,163 |
| Neighborhood Bike Works | Community service | $10,102 |
| Wolf Performing Arts Center Scholarship Fund | Arts development | $10,010 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Social justice | $10,000 |
| Bowery Mission | Hunger/homelessness | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (Drilling for Hope) | Human services | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | Gun safety | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank-Operating | Hunger relief | $10,000 |
| Light of Life Mission | Hunger relief | $10,000 |
| Merchants Fund | Small business support | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Mercy--Operation Safety Net | Homeless support | $10,000 |
| Project 8P Foundation(study of Chromasomal Disorder) | Health research | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Social justice | $10,000 |
| Semester at Sea | Educational services | $5,181 |
| Poor People's Campaign-Repairers of the Breach Fiscal Sponsor | Human services | $5,163 |
| University City District West Philadelphia Skills Initiative | Job skills | $5,150 |
| New Sanctuary | Family services | $5,145 |
| Prevention Point | Human services | $5,113 |
| 412 Food Rescue Inc | Hunger relief | $5,000 |
| American Promise Inc | Election reform | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Community service | $5,000 |
| Coalition of Immokalee Workers | Human services | $5,000 |
| Contemporary Craft Operating Fund | Cultural | $5,000 |
| DVRPC Southeastern Pa Corporation | Regional planning | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David J Blair
- Marianne Bokan-Blair
- Alexandra B Blair
- Jamie B Blair
- Sarajane B Blair
Questions people ask
Does The Cottage Bridge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cottage Bridge Foundation give?
$583,864 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $5,172.
Who runs The Cottage Bridge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David J Blair (Director, Chair, VP, Treas), Marianne Bokan-Blair (Director, Vice Chair, Pres), Alexandra B Blair (Director) and Jamie B Blair (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Cottage Bridge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and arts and culture.