The Cotton Charitable Foundation
The cotton foundation is dedicated to restoring hope to children and individuals whose lives have been affected by natural disasters and other life-changing challenges.
The Cotton Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cotton Charitable Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,000
- -68.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,500
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,106,545
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cotton Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($8K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cotton Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $51K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Houston, TX | Provided financial support for their efforts assisting in the improvement in the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. | $7,500 |
| Second Mountain Ministries Spring, TX | Provided financial support for their their mission in supporting those who are vulnerable, marginalized or disenfranchised in the U.S. and internationally through rescue, relief, restoration, and development. | $3,500 |
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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 | $2,106,545 | $288,704 | $115,965 | $11,000 | 2 | $47,944 |
| 2023 | $1,929,228 | $663,185 | $213,430 | $35,000 | 6 | $34,267 |
| 2022 | $1,509,676 | $470,212 | $232,591 | $26,000 | 5 | $4,694 |
| 2021 | $1,261,088 | $384,806 | $271,814 | $51,000 | 4 | $1,825 |
| 2020 | $1,131,403 | $149,889 | $206,193 | $25,000 | 1 | $5,056 |
About The Cotton Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Cotton Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cotton Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daryn Ebrecht
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marsha Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Bell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Cotton Charitable Foundation
How much does The Cotton Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Cotton Charitable Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $35K across 6 grants.
How large is The Cotton Charitable Foundation?
The Cotton Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $289K.
Where does The Cotton Charitable Foundation operate?
The Cotton Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana, New York, Texas.
What is The Cotton Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Cotton Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8229692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Cotton Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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