COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Cotton Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, offering funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $760.5K across 10 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT TO THOSE WHO PLAY THE GAME, ATTEND THE GAME, AND SUPPORT THE GAME.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC
DALLAS, TX
$2.9M
81%

THE DALLAS FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX
$110K
3%
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
$75K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$43.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION?
No. COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION give?
COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania. 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 COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $761 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC, THE DALLAS FOUNDATION, and THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION?
COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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