The Cousins Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-6043765 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$61.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TIFFANY PADOLSKY FOUNDATION OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Address | 830 GLENWOOD AVE SE SUITE 510-205, ATLANTA GA 30316 |
| Phone | 4042334339 |
| TPADOLSKY@CFFDN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogelthorpe University | Brookhaven, GA | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Cor Inc | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Leap Year | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Next Generation Men & Women | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Paw Kids | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Youthspark Inc | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $75,000 |
| National Black Arts Festival | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Agape Youth & Family Center | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| City of Refuge | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Open Door Solutions | Dallas, TX | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Purpose Built Schools Atlanta | Chamblee, GA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Wellspring Living Inc | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Covenant House | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $40,000 |
| East Lake Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Flux Projects Inc | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Urban Clinic of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Kids-Doc-On-Wheels Inc | Clarkston, GA | General purpose | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,335,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,845,219 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104162
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6043765
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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