Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation

Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona with $70M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$70Mtotal assets
1999IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $12M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • C-path Institute Trxa $2.9M
  • Medtech Innovator $2.8M
  • Research Corporation For Science Advancement $1M
  • Stanford Biodesign Fogarty Institute $1M
  • Arizona Sonora Desert Museum $1M
  • Ucla Foundation - Fgcf Int'l Neuroradilogy Excellence Research Fund $927K
  • Igem Foundation Grant $525K
  • Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange $375K
  • Lucile Packard Foundation For Children's Health $300K
  • Soteria Precision Medicine Foundaon $230K
  • Honorhealth Research Institute $200K
  • Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Foundation Inc $100K
  • Sarsef $70K
  • Integrative Touch For Kids $55K
  • Arizona Friends Of Chamber Music $50K
  • Classical Tahoe $50K
  • Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation $40K
  • Kellogg Graduate School Of Management $40K
  • The University Of Arizona Foundation $30K
  • Tucson Conquistadores Foundation $25K
  • Arizona Land And Water Trust $25K
  • Tucson Symphony Orchestra $15K
  • Folds Of Honor Northern Ohio Chapter $15K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$8.3M
  • FY2019$1.6M
  • FY2020$2M
  • FY2021$2.7M
  • FY2022$12M
  • FY2023$12M

About Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersTucson, Arizona
  • EIN860940147
  • IRS ruling1999

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation?

Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona with $70M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation?

Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation's EIN is 860940147. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation?

Private foundations like Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.