The Cotter Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDavidson, North Carolina · EIN 56-6577903 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
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
63% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Racers for Rescues Inc | Alton, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| McPherson College | McPherson, KS | General support | $20,000 |
| University Radio Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | Support WFAE public radio | $20,000 |
| Autism Society of NC | Charlotte, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Boothbay Regional Health Care Inc | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Davidson Housing Coalition | Davidson, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Owl's Head Transportation Museum | Owls Head, ME | General support | $3,000 |
| Sea Cove Auto Museum | Seal Cove, ME | General support | $3,000 |
| The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| New England Racing Museum | Loudon, NH | General Support | $500 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($109,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,250 | 25 |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $140,500 | 18 |
| 2022 | $91,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101968
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6577903
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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