Committee for Cotton Research Inc
Cotton research
Committee for Cotton Research Inc at a glance
In short: Committee for Cotton Research Inc gave $78K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $78K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,683
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,683
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $77,683
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Committee for Cotton Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fibermax Center for Discovery ($78K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2024) to $700K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fibermax Center for Discovery | — | $77,683 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $326,550 | $337,466 | $77,683 | 1 | $550 |
| 2023 | $592,788 | $16,535 | $969,159 | $700,000 | 1 | $16,535 |
| 2022 | $1,545,412 | $-22,785 | $173,324 | — | — | $-22,785 |
| 2021 | $1,741,521 | $24,734 | $170,656 | — | — | $24,734 |
| 2020 | $1,887,443 | $36,878 | $181,821 | — | — | $36,878 |
| 2019 | $2,032,386 | $53,623 | $181,804 | — | — | $53,623 |
About Committee for Cotton Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Committee for Cotton Research Inc is a public charity, based in Brownfield, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $78K. Net investment income was $550.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Committee for Cotton Research Inc's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Jones
Director
On filings since 2019
$750 (2019) → $0 (2024)
John Willis
Director
On filings since 2019
$750 (2019) → $1K (2024)
Pete Laney
Director
On filings since 2019
$750 (2019) → $750 (2024)
Randy Simpson
Director
On filings since 2019
$750 (2019) → $750 (2024)
Sherry Proctor
Director
On filings since 2019
$750 (2019) → $750 (2024)
Jay Hardwick
Director
On filings since 2021
$150 (2021) → $2K (2024)
Shane Isbell
Director
On filings since 2021
$150 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bill Weaver (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sam Spruell (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Jay Hardwick (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Committee for Cotton Research Inc
How much does Committee for Cotton Research Inc give each year?
Committee for Cotton Research Inc gave $78K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $700K across 1 grant.
Where does Committee for Cotton Research Inc operate?
Committee for Cotton Research Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Committee for Cotton Research Inc's EIN?
Committee for Cotton Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2270680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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