The Cousins Foundation Inc
EIN 586043765Total Given 2020–2024
$18.0M
197 grants · $3.6M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $25K–$100K
grant size
44%
supporter · 39/89 multi-year
repeat
$61.1M
Assets (2024)
89
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
TIFFANY PADOLSKY FOUNDATION OFFICE
Phone
(404) 233-4339
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES ORGANIZATIONS FOR GRANTS IN 2 DIFFERENT PROCESSES. (1) THE FOUNDATION WILL IDENTIFY AND INVITE POTENTIAL PARTNERS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS AROUND OUR TARGET AREAS FOR INVESTMENT (IDENTIFIED PREVIOUSLY IN OUR MISSION), AND (2) THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO HAVE A PUBLIC LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) PROCESS, ALLOWING ANY ORGANIZATION TO SUBMIT AN INTRODUCTION TO THEIR ORGANIZATION AND EXPRESS THEIR NEED FOR FUNDING VIA AN ONLINE GRANT PORTAL. THE LOI PROCESS AND LINK TO THE GRANT PORTAL IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.COUSINSFOUNDATIONS.ORG). LOIS ARE REVIEWED BY STAFF AND THOSE ALIGNING WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND PRIORITIES MOST CLOSELY ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT A FULL APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY STAFF AND THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
Restrictions
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR GRANTS RELATED TO OUR TARGET AREAS OF INVESTMENT ARE PROVIDED TO IDENTIFY PARTNERS THROUGH REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) AND LETTERS OF INTENT (LOI) WHICH MUST MEET ALL STANDARDS FOR CHARITABLE ACCOUNTABILITY. AN ANNUAL REPORT IS REQUIRED AT EACH 12-MONTH INTERVAL OF GRANTS AWARDED. EACH GRANTEE MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE FOUNDATION IN FOUNDANT, THE GRANT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, FOR EACH YEAR THE GRANT IS ACTIVE. GRANTS ARE RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. ALL REPORTS REQUIRED ARE MONITORED AND MANAGED BY STAFF AND UPDATES ARE SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY ON THEIR PROGRESS OR AS REQUESTED. ALL RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED AND MONITORED IN FOUNDANT, THE GRANTS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6.5M | $56.3M | $6.3M | 60 |
| 2021 | $3.2M | $58.0M | $4.1M | 29 |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $51.6M | $1.7M | 38 |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $55.8M | $2.1M | 50 |
| 2024 | $1.3M | $61.1M | $2.4M | 20 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 197 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$50K
Average
$91K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$1.4M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
2.5% of US grants
· Rank #4 of 9 states
$300K across
5 grants
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Dallas
Officers & Directors
LG
Lillian C Giornelli
5+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
PA
Paula Andrews
2 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DJ
Dana Jackson
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
TP
Tiffany Padolsky
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
TC
Thomas G Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
SF
Shirley Franklin
3 yrs
Trustee
WW
William C Wren
5+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Ann D Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
GC
Grady Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
LG
Lillian C Giornelli
5+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
PA
Paula Andrews
2 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DJ
Dana Jackson
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
TP
Tiffany Padolsky
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KL
Katie Long
Assistant. Secretary
Leadership
TC
Thomas G Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
SF
Shirley Franklin
3 yrs
Trustee
WW
William C Wren
5+ yrs
Trustee
GC
Grady Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Ann D Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
WW
William C Wren
5+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
LG
Lillian C Giornelli
5+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
TP
Tiffany Padolsky
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
AC
Amy Clarke
3 yrs
Assistant. Secretary
Leadership
GC
Grady Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
SF
Shirley Franklin
3 yrs
Trustee
TC
Thomas G Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Ann D Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
LG
Lillian C Giornelli
5+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
WW
William C Wren
5+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
AC
Amy Clarke
3 yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
TP
Tiffany Padolsky
5+ yrs
Assistant. Secretary
Leadership
TC
Thomas G Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
GC
Grady Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Ann D Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
LG
Lillian C Giornelli
5+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
WW
William C Wren
5+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
AC
Amy Clarke
3 yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
TP
Tiffany Padolsky
5+ yrs
Assistant. Secretary
Leadership
TC
Thomas G Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Ann D Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
GC
Grady Cousins
5+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (197 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | $1,350,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | $1,250,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | $1,250,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $800,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $600,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $400,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Inc | Hobe Sound, FL | $300,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Cor Inc | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Leap Year | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Next Generation Men & Women | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Paw Kids | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Inc | Hobe Sound, FL | $150,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Paideia School Inc | Atlanta, GA | $129,200 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | Atlanta, GA | $125,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| High Museum of Art | Atlanta, GA | $125,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| High Museum of Art | Atlanta, GA | $125,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| High Museum of Art | Atlanta, GA | $125,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |