Cotopaxi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cotopaxi Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $902,042 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $210,000. 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$902,042
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$546,943
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 26 | $148,439 |
| 2024 | $902,042 | 17 | $546,943 |
How to apply
Cotopaxi 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cotopaxi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York. It also paid $70,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $272,876 |
| Washington | 2 | $111,498 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $96,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $70,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $26,468 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted | $210,000 |
| Un Foundation - Nothing But Nets | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| OneGoal | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Fundacion Escuela Nueva | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Mona Foundation | Unrestricted | $61,498 |
| Aliados USA | Unrestricted | $61,443 |
| Range of Motion Project | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Water First International | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Chain Collaborative | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| International Healthcare Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Care | Unrestricted | $26,468 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $21,200 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| One Warm Coat | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Born Free USA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| True Colors United | Unrestricted | $1,433 |
Officers and trustees
- Annie Agle
- Daniela Poulsen
- Charlie Clark
- Grace Zuncic
- Stephan Jacob
- Davis Smith
- Lindsay Shumlas
- Craig Rowley
- Megan Blumfelder
- Andrew Lurker
Questions people ask
Does Cotopaxi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cotopaxi Foundation give?
$902,042 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Cotopaxi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Annie Agle (Director), Daniela Poulsen (Director), Charlie Clark (Director) and Grace Zuncic (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Cotopaxi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.