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This organization closed in 2022. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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2022
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The Cognizant US Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that made $51 million in grants to 52 grantees in 2022. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$51M
2022
Grantees funded
52
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2022
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA
Boston, MA
$35.6M
35%
Teach for America Inc
New York, NY
$5.2M
5%
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
$2.4M
2%
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Grants Given

2022
Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$325K
Median 2nd year grant
$350K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size

Board & Team

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Fred Cardone
Board Member
B
Becky Schmitt
Board Member
G
Gaurav Chand
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION?
No. COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION give?
COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $325 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $51 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2022, COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA, Teach for America Inc, and NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION?
COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.