BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / District of Columbia / Cognizant Us Foundation

Cognizant Us Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 825385478  ·  Private foundation

Cognizant Us Foundation is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $13.9M in annual giving against $74.6M in assets. This page documents the 73 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Cognizant Us Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$13.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$74.6M
Total assets
73
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What Cognizant Us Foundation funds

Cognizant Us Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, higher education, workforce & vocational training.

K-12 EducationHigher EducationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include women girls, low-income communities.

women girlslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cognizant Us Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO NEWLY CREATED DAF TO FINALIZE THE DISSOLUTION OF THE COGNIZANT US FOUNDATION LEGAL ENTITY.
Boston, MA$35.6M2022
Teach for America
EXPANSION OF COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR EDUCATORS
New York, NY$2.0M2022
Northeastern University
SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH TO DEVELOP TRANSFER PATHWAYS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS
Boston, MA$1.7M2022
Cornell University
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CAREER PATHWAYS FOR WOMEN
New York, NY$1.3M2022
Turing School
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES
Denver, CO$1.0M2022
Donorschooseorg
OVERCOMING THE TECHNOLOGY NEEDS GAP IN AMERICA'S CLASSROOMS
New York, NY$1.0M2022
Urban Institute
LAUNCH WORKRISE INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, IMPROVE WORKFORCE OUTCOMES, AND SUPPORT UPWARD MOBILITY FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS
Washington Dc, DC$1.0M2020
United Nations Foundation
COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS
Washington Dc, DC$1.0M2020
Unicef Ua
COVID-19 RELIEF
New York, NY$1.0M2020
Witny (cornell Univ)
SUPPORT EXPANSION OF EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY
New York, NY$1.0M2020
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
SYSTEMS CHANGE. LAUNCH THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION NETWORK TO SUPPORT STATE-LEVEL POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT SUPPORT INCUMBENT AND DISLOCATED WORKER
Washington Dc, DC$900K2020
National Center for Women & Information Technology (ncwit)
CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Boulder, CO$867K2020
Code Path
COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
San Francisco, CA$750K2022
Flatiron School
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS - SEE ER REPORT
New York Ny, NY$720K2020
Northeastern University (grantee) Khoury College of Computer Science
EXPAND ALIGN PROGRAM TO CREATE NEW PATHWAY INTO TECHNOLOGY JOBS; INCREASE DIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE
Boston, MA$565K2020

Cognizant Us Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$13.9M
2022$51.0M

How to apply for funding from Cognizant Us Foundation

Cognizant Us 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.

Is Cognizant Us Foundation the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what Cognizant Us Foundation has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about Cognizant Us Foundation

Does Cognizant Us Foundation accept grant applications?
Cognizant Us 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 Cognizant Us Foundation fund?
Cognizant Us Foundation's grants focus on k-12 education. Recent recipients include Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund, Teach for America, Northeastern University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cognizant Us Foundation give in grants?
Cognizant Us Foundation reported $13.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $64.8M over 73 grants.
Where is Cognizant Us Foundation located?
Cognizant Us Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 825385478.
How can I find foundations similar to Cognizant Us Foundation?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Cognizant Us Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like Cognizant Us Foundation

Foundations similar to Cognizant Us Foundation

Other District of Columbia grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from Cognizant Us 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 Cognizant Us Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.