Cogitandum Inc
Invitation OnlyScarborough, New York · EIN 82-5255529 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$136K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Hudson | Poughkeepsie, NY | Assist public charities | $45,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare | Garrison, NY | Assist public charities | $30,000 |
| Briarcliff Congregational Church | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Assist public charities | $14,000 |
| Go See Foundation | Atascadero, CA | Assist public charities | $5,000 |
| Ifca Housing Network | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $5,000 |
| Neighbors Link | Mount Kisco, NY | Assist public charities | $5,000 |
| Sing Sing Prison Museum | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $4,000 |
| Norman Rockwell | Stockbridge, MA | Assist public charities | $2,500 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $2,500 |
| Wnet for Firing Line | New York, NY | Assist public charities | $2,500 |
| New Beginnings | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Assist public charities | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic | Elmsford, NY | Assist public charities | $1,500 |
| Rehabilitation Through the Arts | Purchase, NY | Assist public charities | $1,500 |
| Afghan Evac | San Diego, CA | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Briarcliff Manor Scarborough Historical Society | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget | Washington, DC | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Inc | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Hudson Link | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Mediators Foundation | Boulder, CO | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Neighbors for Refugees | Larchmont, NY | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Open Door | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Ossining Childrens Center | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Ossining Micro Fund | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Ossining Padres Hispanos | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Pleasantville, NY | Assist public charities | $800 |
| Glynwood | Cold Spring, NY | Assist public charities | $600 |
| Bethany Arts Community | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Ossining Food Pantry | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy | Maryknoll, NY | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Ossining Library Foundation | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Untermeyr Gardens Conservancy | Yonkers, NY | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Westchester Children's Association | White Plains, NY | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $250 |
| Ossining Volunteer Fire Department | Ossining, NY | Assist public charities | $250 |
| Tarrytown Kids Club | Tarrytown, NY | Assis public charities | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,150 | 35 |
| 2023 | $97,250 | 33 |
| 2022 | $117,050 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513569349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-5255529
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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