The Cottrell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Cottrell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $375,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$375,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $354,050 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $354,050 | 1 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $375,000 | 6 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
The Cottrell Family 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $375,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Sisters of Virginia | Charitable support in memory of sister andrea for the prayer garden | $100,000 |
| MCV Foundation | Charitable support to the mcv foundation in support of the cottrell surgical innovation suite | $100,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| YWCA Richmond | Charitable support for the spouts school at the YWCA richmond. | $50,000 |
| Individual | Charitable support for their mission to provide excelption care and rehabilitation services to those in need | $50,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | Charitable support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine B Cottrell
- David E Cottrell
- Leah C Sult
Questions people ask
Does The Cottrell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cottrell Family Foundation give?
$375,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Cottrell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine B Cottrell (President/Treasurer/Director), David E Cottrell (Vice President/Director) and Leah C Sult (Secretary/Director).