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Cognizant Us Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 825385478  ·  Private foundation

Cognizant Us Foundation is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $13.9M in annual giving against $74.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 73 grants for Cognizant Us Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$13.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$74.6M
Assets (FY2020)
73
Grants tracked
2022
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

How to apply for funding from Cognizant Us Foundation

Cognizant Us Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Cognizant Us Foundation fund?
Cognizant Us Foundation's grants focus on k-12 education. Example recipients include Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund, Teach for America, Northeastern University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Cognizant Us Foundation give in grants?
Cognizant Us Foundation reported $13.9M in grants in an indexed 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.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cognizant Us Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cognizant Us Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.