AI Summary
The Cottrell Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $3.3 million in grants since its establishment in 2013, supporting 22 grantees. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Cottrell Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISH
BALTIMORE, MD
$1.1M
34%
CANISIUS UNIVERSITY
Buffalo, NY
$300K
9%
D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE
Buffalo, NY
$150K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Cottrell Foundation?
No. The Cottrell Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Cottrell Foundation give?
The Cottrell Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Maryland, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Cottrell Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Cottrell Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Cottrell Foundation make each year?
In 2013, The Cottrell Foundation awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Cottrell Foundation fund recently?
In 2013, The Cottrell Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISH, CANISIUS UNIVERSITY, and D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Cottrell Foundation?
The Cottrell Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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