Cocanougher Foundation
Cocanougher Foundation is a private foundation based in North Richland Hills, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, predominantly in Texas, supporting activities that include scholarships, health and education, social welfare, youth services, and church programs.
Cocanougher Foundation at a glance
In short: Cocanougher Foundation gave $337K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $336,550
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,899
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,532,375
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (14 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cocanougher Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6851 Ne Loop 820 200, North Richland Hills, TX 76180-6641
Phone: (817) 577-1131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cocanougher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Wise County ($30K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 134 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares went to Tennessee (4%), Virginia (3%), Alabama (1%), and Pennsylvania (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cocanougher Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 33 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $337K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| United Way of Wise County Decatur, TX | Health & Education - Wise County | $30,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Decatur TX Decatur, TX | CHURCH | $15,300 |
| Buckner International Decatur, TX | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| CASA of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| CASA of West Texas Midland, TX | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| CASA of Wise & Jack Counties Decatur, TX | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| Feeding Wise Kids Bridgeport, TX | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| Safe Haven of Tarrant County Arlington, TX | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| Trinity Hope Juliet, TN | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,532,375 | $663,000 | $357,742 | $336,550 | 34 | $336,550 | $663,000 | $274,950 |
| 2023 | $5,227,117 | $405,624 | $329,039 | $304,700 | 26 | $305,804 | $196,761 | $257,459 |
| 2022 | $5,150,532 | $1,025,922 | $314,632 | $271,250 | 29 | $271,250 | $256,946 | $212,150 |
| 2021 | $4,439,242 | $1,840,123 | $236,590 | $214,000 | 29 | $214,000 | $853,125 | $166,928 |
| 2020 | $2,835,709 | $2,560,702 | $158,214 | $150,000 | 16 | — | $27,180 | $113,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cocanougher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $275K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as children’s advocacy, food assistance, youth care, community relief, scholarships, and faith-related work. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated foundation priorities.
For example, United Way of Wise County says it raises and distributes contributions to United Way agencies in Wise County. CASA of Tarrant County says it provides court-appointed volunteers to advocate for children who may have been abused or neglected; CASA of West Texas describes its work as supporting court-appointed volunteers advocating for children in foster care. West Texas Boys Ranch says it provides year-round family housing and care for disadvantaged boys in Texas. Trinity Hope says it teaches Christian beliefs and feeds children in Haiti.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $336,550. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $30,000 to Decatur High School Scholarship Fund for a scholarship fund and $30,000 to United Way of Wise County for health and education in Wise County. Grants of $15,000 included awards to First United Methodist Church Decatur TX, Buckner International, CASA of Tarrant County, CASA of West Texas, CASA of Wise & Jack Counties, Feeding Wise Kids, Safe Haven of Tarrant County, Trinity Hope, West Texas Boys Ranch, and Wise Area Relief Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Danielle Cocanougher as chairman. Directors listed are Deanya Cocanougher, Robert Cocanougher Sr, C Daniel Cocanougher, Nola Cocanougher, Jennifer Cocanougher-Cooper, Robert Cocanougher Jr, and Ellen Cocanougher.
Cocanougher Foundation is led by Danielle Cocanougher, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle Cocanougher
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
C. Daniel Cocanougher
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deanya Cocanougher
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Cocanougher
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cocanougher-Cooper
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nola Cocanougher
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Cocanougher Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Cocanougher Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cocanougher Foundation
How much does Cocanougher Foundation give each year?
Cocanougher Foundation gave $337K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $305K across 26 grants.
What is Cocanougher Foundation's typical grant size?
Cocanougher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,899, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cocanougher Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Cocanougher Foundation give grants?
Cocanougher Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, TX (8 grants), Fort Worth, TX (7 grants) and Van Horn, TX (3 grants).
Does Cocanougher Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Cocanougher Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (20 grants), "Church" (3 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Cocanougher Foundation's largest grantees?
Cocanougher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Wise County ($30,000), First United Methodist Church Decatur TX ($15,300) and Buckner International ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cocanougher Foundation?
Cocanougher Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $337K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $275K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cocanougher Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as children’s advocacy, food assistance, youth care, community relief, scholarships, and faith-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cocanougher Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cocanougher Foundation's EIN?
Cocanougher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2749032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cocanougher Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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