Cockayne
Cockayne is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California, with a special interest in supporting the arts in London. Its stated goal is to support art as a way of enriching life experience.
Cockayne at a glance
In short: Cockayne gave $2.5M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $363K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,539,875
- +1969.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $362,839
- +3448.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $32,106,978
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (2% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cockayne
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Cockayne states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The London programme has an annual application round; application instructions and guidelines are published for each round.
- Review Cycle
- For the 2026 programme, applications opened June 8, 2026, and closed at noon on July 17, 2026. The programme was for projects or performances taking place no sooner than March 2027.
- Deadline
- For the 2026 programme, applications opened June 8, 2026, and closed at noon on July 17, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Spear Street Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105
Website: https://cockaynefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cockayne funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prism ($2.5M). Together the top 7 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 40 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Cockayne describes its San Francisco grantmaking as entirely discretionary and initiated by its directors. Its London arts programme supports projects in London.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cockayne gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2024) to $3.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prism | Support Art Organizations in London | $2,453,375 |
| San Francisco Opera Association San Francisco, CA | Support Opera | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Covent Garden | Support Royal Opera House | $11,500 |
| Congregation Emanu-El San Francisco, CA | Support Congregation Activities | $10,000 |
| Town School for Boys | Support School | $5,000 |
| Cambridge School of Weston | Support School | $5,000 |
| Barenboim-Said Foundation New York, NY | Support Music Education Programs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,106,978 | $3,888,959 | $3,061,054 | $2,539,875 | 7 | $2,886,492 | $3,714,397 | $2,257,162 |
| 2024 | $31,279,073 | $2,264,100 | $563,670 | $122,711 | 12 | $430,442 | $2,156,073 | $2,055,311 |
| 2023 | $29,578,643 | $2,372,826 | $2,652,126 | $2,248,972 | 6 | $2,518,156 | $2,265,064 | $1,919,240 |
| 2022 | $29,857,943 | $2,309,349 | $2,791,601 | $2,411,882 | 7 | $2,620,489 | $2,257,197 | $2,221,142 |
| 2021 | $30,340,195 | $3,033,222 | $3,316,151 | $2,950,828 | 8 | — | $2,935,410 | $2,063,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cockayne reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Cockayne’s stated goal is to support art as a way of enriching life experience. Its grantmaking supports arts projects, including projects in London and San Francisco. In its 2025 filing, Cockayne reported a grant to PRISM for “Support Art Organizations in London.”
Among its San Francisco grantees, San Francisco Opera Association describes its mission as bringing audiences together to experience opera’s transformative power.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Cockayne reported 7 grants totaling $2,539,875. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,453,375, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $2,453,375 to PRISM for support of art organizations in London. Other listed grants included $50,000 to San Francisco Opera Association to support opera, $11,500 to American Friends of Covent Garden to support the Royal Opera House, and $10,000 to Congregation Emanu-El to support congregation activities.
Cockayne holds an annual open application round for its London arts grants. Its website describes an assessment by staff, an Arts Committee, and the Board, followed by recommendations to the UK donor-advised fund’s Board for final decisions. The grants are for projects or performances taking place no sooner than the following spring.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C P Russell as Member Director and President, Jo Hedley as Executive Director and Assistant, Tom Price as Treasurer, and Karly Schlinkert as Secretary.
Cockayne is led by Jo Hedley, Executive Director & Assistant since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jo Hedley
Executive Director & Assistant
Executive Director & Ass't → Executive Director & Assistant, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$162K (2021) → $189K (2025)
C P Russell
Member Director President
Member, Director & President → Member Director President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Price
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karly Schlinkert
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clare M. Raj (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $189K, to Jo Hedley (Executive Dir & Asst).
Frequently asked questions about Cockayne
How much does Cockayne give each year?
Cockayne gave $2.5M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 12 grants.
What is Cockayne's typical grant size?
Cockayne's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $362,839, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Cockayne give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Cockayne's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cockayne's largest grantees?
Cockayne's largest 2025 grantees include Prism ($2,453,375), San Francisco Opera Association ($50,000) and American Friends of Covent Garden ($11,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cockayne?
Cockayne reported $32.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cockayne fund?
Cockayne’s stated goal is to support art as a way of enriching life experience. Its grantmaking supports arts projects, including projects in London and San Francisco. In its 2025 filing, Cockayne reported a grant to PRISM for “Support Art Organizations in London.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cockayne?
Cockayne states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Cockayne make grants?
Cockayne describes its San Francisco grantmaking as entirely discretionary and initiated by its directors. Its London arts programme supports projects in London.
What is Cockayne's EIN?
Cockayne's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2753277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Cockayne 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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