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Causes: Economic Development, Environment, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance, Philanthropy, Private Grantmaking Foundations, Public Foundations
Mission: Cottonwood Foundation is a public grantmaking charity that provides grants to grassroots organizations worldwide that are working for a sustainable future by combining all of the following: protecting the environment, promoting cultural diversity, empowering people to meet their basic needs, and relying on volunteer efforts. At least 90% of Cottonwood Foundation''s expenditures are for grants to other organizations.
Programs: Cottonwood Foundation provides grants, typically for $1,000 US, to grassroots organizations worldwide that are working for a sustainable future. Grants are provided only to preselected "Cottonwood Partner" organizations that meet all of the following criteria: protecting the environment, promoting cultural diversity, empowering people to meet their basic needs, and relying on volunteers. At least 90% of Cottonwood Foundation's expenditures are directly for grants to other organizations.