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The Roy Cockrum Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, California, and Illinois, having distributed a total of $3.4 million across 23 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

OLD GLOBE THEATRE
$1.7M
13%
CHICAGO THEATRE GROUP INC
$1.5M
11%
WORLD TRADE CENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC
$1.1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$339K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Roy Cockrum Foundation?
No. The Roy Cockrum Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Roy Cockrum Foundation give?
The Roy Cockrum Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Roy Cockrum Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Roy Cockrum Foundation fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $339 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Roy Cockrum Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Roy Cockrum Foundation awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Roy Cockrum Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Roy Cockrum Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include OLD GLOBE THEATRE, CHICAGO THEATRE GROUP INC, and WORLD TRADE CENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Roy Cockrum Foundation?
The Roy Cockrum Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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