Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-0940147 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$9.6M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$70M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
51% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtech Innovator | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable entity support | $3,606,250 |
| C-Path Institute Trxa | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $3,100,000 |
| Stanford Biodesign Fogarty Institute | Stanford, CA | Charitable entity support | $1,000,000 |
| Research Corporation for Science Advancement | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $520,579 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable entity support | $300,000 |
| Soteria Precision Medicine Foundaon | San Diego, CA | Charitable entity support | $220,000 |
| Honorhealth Research Institute | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable entity support | $200,000 |
| Univ of Az Fdtn - Pharmacy Keys Program | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $128,000 |
| Classical Tahoe | Incline Village, NV | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| Integrative Touch for Kids | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Boston, MA | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| Silkroad | Brighton, MA | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $40,000 |
| Sarsef | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $40,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Inc | Brookhaven, GA | Charitable entity support | $35,000 |
| Corners Outreach Inc | Norcross, GA | Charitable entity support | $30,000 |
| Sarasota Opera | Sarasota, FL | Charitable entity support | $30,000 |
| Tucson Conquistadores Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $20,000 |
| Folds of Honor Northern Ohio Chapter | Aurora, OH | Charitable entity support | $15,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | Danbury, CT | Charitable entity support | $15,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Charitable entity support | $15,000 |
| Child Protection Center Inc | Sarasota, FL | Charitable entity support | $10,000 |
| Florida Studio Theater Inc | Sarasota, FL | Charitable entity support | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse for Hope Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable entity support | $10,000 |
| Notes for Notes | Nashville, TN | Charitable entity support | $10,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Angel Charity for Children | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Boys to Men Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Coastal Conservation of Florida | Orlando, FL | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | Millbrook, NY | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center Inc | Sarasota, FL | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Sister Jose' Women's Shelter | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Bugles Across America NFP | Berwyn, IL | Charitable entity support | $4,500 |
| Primavera Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $2,500 |
| The Hs Lopez Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $2,500 |
| Marana High School PTO | Marana, AZ | Charitable entity support | $1,475 |
| Tucson Concert Band | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Charitable entity support | $50,000 |
| Marines' Memorial Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable entity support | $25,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $20,000 |
| Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $20,000 |
| Classical Tahoe | Incline Village, NV | Charitable entity support | $20,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development | Nashville, TN | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Karuna Horse Rescue | Tucson, AZ | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
| Trak | Rancho Dominguez, CA | Charitable entity support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,611,804 | 48 |
| 2023 | $12,032,369 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349101137
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0940147
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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