Cottonwood Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $11K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$11K
+15.8% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$687.5
+8.6% YoY
About Cottonwood Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cottonwood Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $11K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends Boundary Waters Wilderness ($1,000), Hawaii Land Trust ($1,000), Indian Land Tenure Foundation ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Run Rescue St Paul, MN | Materials purchase | $500 |
| Coming to the Table Oakland, CA | Support for conference | $500 |
| Compassionate Action for Animals Minneapolis, CA | Outreach and education | $500 |
| Friends of Animals Darien, CA | Program support | $500 |
| Friends Boundary Waters Wilderness Saint Paul, MN | Land acquisition | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust Honolulu, HI | Land acquisition | $1,000 |
| Indian Land Tenure Foundation Little Canada, MN | Land acquisition | $1,000 |
| Intertribal Sinkyone Wild Council Ukiah, CA | Materials purchase | $500 |
| Land Loss Prevention Project Durham, NC | Education and outreach | $500 |
| Monarch Butterfly Fund Madison, WI | Tree planting | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Moss | Chair & Exec Dir | 4 | — |
| Craig Miller | Treasurer & Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Jamie Podratz | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Foundation?
Cottonwood Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cottonwood Foundation operate?
Cottonwood Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Cottonwood Foundation award?
In 2024, Cottonwood Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $687.5 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cottonwood Foundation's EIN?
Cottonwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1714008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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