Cottonwood Foundation
Cottonwood Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $20.
Cottonwood Foundation at a glance
In short: Cottonwood Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $20,000
- +135.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +370.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who Cottonwood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Doctors Withouth Borders ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Cottonwood Foundation gives
- Giving grew 567% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $20K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Withouth Borders New York, NY | Provide Relief and Support for Those in Crisis | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,944 | $20,350 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $20 |
| 2021 | $13,297 | $8,858 | $8,500 | 2 | $8,500 | $422 |
| 2020 | $4,107 | $5,357 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $595 |
| 2019 | $4,693 | $3,390 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $693 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cottonwood Foundation is led by William W. Daniel, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
William W. Daniel
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Foundation
How much does Cottonwood Foundation give each year?
Cottonwood Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $9K across 2 grants.
Where does Cottonwood Foundation operate?
Cottonwood Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York.
What is Cottonwood Foundation's EIN?
Cottonwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1906610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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