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The Cottage Bridge Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 208724288  ·  Private foundation

The Cottage Bridge Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $501K in annual giving against $8.1M in assets. This page documents the 312 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Cottage Bridge Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$501K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.1M
Total assets
312
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Cottage Bridge Foundation funds

The Cottage Bridge Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, economic development, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental HealthWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, women girls.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Cottage Bridge Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hampshire College
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH
Amherst, MA$100K2020
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Pittsburgh, PA$50K2024
Hampshire College
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH
Amherst, MA$50K2018
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Pittsburgh, PA$50K2023
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Pittsburgh, PA$50K2022
Rip Medical Debt
GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE
Rye, NY$40K2022
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
GROW SHARE THRIVE CAMPAIGN
Duquesne, PA$40K2020
Univeristy of the Poor-justice & Education Fund LLC Fiscal Sponsor
SOCIAL JUSTICE
New York, NY$40K2024
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Pittsburgh, PA$35K2020
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
TO SUPPORT THE GROW SHARE THRIVE CAMPAIGN 10,000 AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 25,000
Duquesne, PA$35K2022
Contemporary Craft
CRAFTING OUR FUTURE CAMPAIGN 15,000 AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 20,000
Pittsburgh, PA$35K2022
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting
GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE
Pittsburgh, PA$30K2022
World Central Kitchen
GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE
Washington, DC$30K2022
Contemporary Craft
GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE
Pittsburgh, PA$30K2020
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting
GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE
Pittsburgh, PA$30K2023

The Cottage Bridge Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$340K
2018$357K
2020$501K
2022$650K
2023$611K
2024$606K

How to apply for funding from The Cottage Bridge Foundation

The Cottage Bridge Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Cottage Bridge Foundation

Does The Cottage Bridge Foundation accept grant applications?
The Cottage Bridge Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Cottage Bridge Foundation fund?
The Cottage Bridge Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Hampshire College, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Hampshire College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Cottage Bridge Foundation give in grants?
The Cottage Bridge Foundation reported $501K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 312 grants.
Where is The Cottage Bridge Foundation located?
The Cottage Bridge Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208724288.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Cottage Bridge Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Cottage Bridge Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.