The Cottrell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 85-3148496 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$375K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Sisters of Virginia | Bristow, VA | Charitable support in memory of sister andrea for the prayer garden | $100,000 |
| Mcv Foundation | Richmond, VA | Charitable support to the mcv foundation in support of the cottrell surgical innovation suite | $100,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | Richmond, VA | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| YWCA Richmond | Richmond, VA | Charitable support for the spouts school at the YWCA richmond. | $50,000 |
| Sheltering Arms | Richmond, VA | Charitable support for their mission to provide excelption care and rehabilitation services to those in need | $50,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | Richmond, VA | Charitable support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $354,050 | 1 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620789349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3148496
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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