Giving is core to who we are. The Cotopaxi Foundation provides grants to nonprofits that help communities around the world facing extreme poverty. To date, we’ve helped reach an estimated 4.25 million people by improving access to health, education & livelihoods.
Our Focus
We concentrate our core efforts in Latin America’s poorest communities, investing in health, education, and livelihoods, categories identified by MIT’s Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) to have high potential for alleviating poverty. We also support our grantees when they respond to emergency humanitarian efforts across the globe, as well as nonprofits in the U.S. working to improve education, health, and livelihoods.
How Our Foundation Works
The Cotopaxi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which distributes at least 1% of Cotopaxi's corporate (PBC) revenue in the form of philanthropic grants. We also welcome donations to our foundation, 100% of which directly support our grantees and impact programs.
Cotopaxi Foundation Grantees
The Cotopaxi Foundation supports outstanding organisations improving standards of living for communities experiencing poverty. The foundation supports its partners through multi-year grants to create lasting impact through long-term programs. We do not accept grant applications.
Gear for Good
As our company grows, so does our ability to reach those in need. Gear for Good is our promise to make durable products as sustainably as possible, and to use our revenue to support communities experiencing poverty. We hope you'll join us so we can make an even bigger impact together.