Cottonwood Spring
Santa Cruz, California · EIN 873653199 · Private foundation
Cottonwood Spring is a private foundation based in Santa Cruz, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $700K in giving and $9.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 51 individual grants from this funder — $1.4M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Cottonwood Spring funds
Cottonwood Spring's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, housing & homelessness.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee to Protect Journalists Inc General & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Housing Matters General support | Santa Cruz, CA | $35K | 2024 |
| Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living General support | Santa Cruz, CA | $35K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Cottonwood Spring
Cottonwood Spring's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cottonwoodspring.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Spring
- Does Cottonwood Spring accept grant applications?
- Cottonwood Spring's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Cottonwood Spring fund?
- Cottonwood Spring's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Committee to Protect Journalists Inc, Housing Matters, Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Cottonwood Spring give in grants?
- Cottonwood Spring's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $700K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 51 grants.
- Where is Cottonwood Spring located?
- Cottonwood Spring is based in Santa Cruz, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 873653199.
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