Cottonwood Foundation
Invitation OnlyWhite Bear Lake, Minnesota · EIN 41-1714008 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$9,000
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$500
Total assets$19K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land Tenure Foundation | Little Canada, MN | Land acquisition | $1,000 |
| Southern Plains Land Trust | Lamar, CO | Land acquisition | $1,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Land acquisition | $1,000 |
| Chicken Run Rescue | St Paul, MN | Materials purchase | $500 |
| Compassionate Action for Animals | Minneapolis, CA | Outreach and education | $500 |
| Friends of Animals | Darien, CT | Program support | $500 |
| Friends Boundary Waters Wilderness | Saint Paul, MN | Outreach and education | $500 |
| Kerulos Center for Nonviolence | Jacksonville, OR | Improvements to sanctuary | $500 |
| Land Loss Prevention Project | Durham, NC | Education and outreach | $500 |
| Monarch Butterfly Fund | Madison, WI | Tree planting | $500 |
| Rainbow World Fund | San Francisco, CA | Humanitarian assistance | $500 |
| Red Lake Rosies Rescue | Trail, MN | Materials purchase | $500 |
| Save the Chimps | Fort Pierce, FL | Materials purchase | $500 |
| The Wildcat Sanctuary | Sandstone, MN | Food for sanctuary animals | $500 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | Support for animals in sanctuary | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $9,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630899349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1714008
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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