The Roy Cockrum Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 30-0839745 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$526,300
Total assets$64.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $450,000 and $700,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Theater Company | New York, NY | for production of The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood | $800,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | Brooklyn, NY | The Hunt | $700,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | Knoxville | $550,400 |
| Old Globe Theatre | San Diego, CA | Henry VI | $526,300 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club Inc | New York, NY | Broadway Premiere of Joshua Harmon's PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC | $450,000 |
| Round House Theatre Inc | Bethesda, MD | The Inheritance by Matthew Lopez | $339,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,365,700 | 6 |
| 2023 | $3,986,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349101458
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0839745
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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