The Cottonwood Foundation
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 36-4156747 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$140K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$40,289
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,289 and $100,000.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | The grotto fund | $40,289 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,289 | 2 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631079349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4156747
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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