Cottonwood Spring
EIN 87-3653199 · CA · NTEE T22
Giving Profile
In 2025, Cottonwood Spring based in CA paid 25 grants totaling $700K to 25 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $35K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included Animal Legal Defense Fund, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc, and Housing Matters. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.
Foundation at a Glance
- Total assets
- $9,663,628
- Giving (latest yr)
- $700,000
- Filing year
- 2025
- Itemized grants
- 25
- Median grant
- $30K
- Recipients
- 25
- States reached
- 6
- Officers/trustees
- 2
- Unsolicited applications
- No — invitation only
Where the Money Goes
Top recipients
- Animal Legal Defense Fund$35,000
- Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc$35,000
- Housing Matters$35,000
- Santa Cruz Welcoming Network$35,000
- United Way of Santa Cruz County$35,000
Where grants went
- California$290,000 · 9 grants
- District of Columbia$210,000 · 8 grants
- New York$70,000 · 3 grants
- Massachusetts$25,000 · 1 grant
- Delaware$25,000 · 1 grant
- Maryland$25,000 · 1 grant
Grants Paid (25)
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
No. Cottonwood Spring does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.
Cottonwood Spring is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.
In its most recent filing, Cottonwood Spring reported 25 itemized grants totaling $700K. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $35K (median $30K).
Recent recipients include Animal Legal Defense Fund, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc, Housing Matters, among 25 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.
Cottonwood Spring is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.
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