The Cotswold Foundation
The Cotswold Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $103K.
The Cotswold Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cotswold Foundation gave $103K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $52K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $103,246
- +79.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $51,623
- +79.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $51,623
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Cotswold Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Barely Used Pets ($96K). Together the top 2 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cotswold Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $103K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barely Used Pets Urbana, OH | Project/Program Support | $95,746 |
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,170 | $107,993 | $103,246 | 2 | $104,771 | — | $3,808 |
| 2021 | $78,239 | $70,050 | $60,642 | $57,500 | 2 | $59,055 | $51,333 | $5,317 |
| 2020 | $68,831 | $93,286 | $143,218 | $102,500 | 3 | — | $88,253 | $7,264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cotswold Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cotswold Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $2K (2022)
Beth B. Jones
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha L. Burchenal
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Cotswold Foundation
How much does The Cotswold Foundation give each year?
The Cotswold Foundation gave $103K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $58K across 2 grants.
What is The Cotswold Foundation?
The Cotswold Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does The Cotswold Foundation operate?
The Cotswold Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, Ohio.
How much is The Cotswold Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Cotswold Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Cotswold Foundation's EIN?
The Cotswold Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6611702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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