Cotter Schools
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$32.6M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Cotter Schools?
Cotter Schools is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Vision 2020 Education Foundation ($26.6M), Hiawatha Education Foundation ($5.1M), The Gostomski Foundation ($345K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $32.6M in grants to Cotter Schools between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision 2020 Education Foundation | $26,637,237 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hiawatha Education Foundation | $5,100,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Gostomski Foundation | $345,100 | 1 | 2020 |
| Alumnae Association of the College of Saint Teresa | $243,267 | 1 | 2025 |
| Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) | $128,123 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Winona Community Foundation | $81,350 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund | $39,910 | 1 | 2024 |
| First Children's Finance | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Frankard Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Celanese Foundation | $1,125 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $333K (2025) to $28.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $333K.
What grants has Cotter Schools received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alumnae Association of the College of Saint Teresa | DONATION | $243,267 |
| 2025 | Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) | IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $90,123 |
| 2024 | Vision 2020 Education Foundation | CONSTRUCTION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $26,637,237 |
| 2024 | Hiawatha Education Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $1,350,000 |
| 2024 | Alumnae Association of the College of St Teresa Teresan Scholarship Fund | DONATION | $39,910 |
| 2024 | Winona Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $31,350 |
| 2024 | Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) | IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $27,500 |
| 2024 | First Children's Finance | FACILITY REVITALIZATION GRANTS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hiawatha Education Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $937,500 |
| 2023 | Winona Community Foundation | 2023 ANNUAL SUSTAINING FUND | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Frankard Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Xcel Energy Foundation | DOLLARS FOR DOING | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Celanese Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $850 |
| 2022 | Hiawatha Education Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $1,250,000 |
| 2022 | Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) | IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $10,500 |
| 2022 | Winona Community Foundation | 2021 ANNUAL SUSTAINING FUND | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Xcel Energy Foundation | DOLLARS FOR DOING (D4D) | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Celanese Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $275 |
| 2021 | Hiawatha Education Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $1,250,000 |
| 2020 | The Gostomski Foundation | GENERAL | $345,100 |
| 2020 | Hiawatha Education Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $312,500 |
| 2020 | Winona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cotter Schools?
Cotter Schools is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Vision 2020 Education Foundation ($26.6M), Hiawatha Education Foundation ($5.1M), The Gostomski Foundation ($345K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $32.6M in grants to Cotter Schools between 2020–2025.
Who is Cotter Schools's largest funder?
Vision 2020 Education Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Cotter Schools, with $26.6M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Cotter Schools received?
IRS 990 filings record $32.6M in grants to Cotter Schools across 23 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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