Cockayne
Cockayne is a private foundation established in California in 1983, based in San Francisco. The foundation is supported by C.P. Russell and operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting arts and cultural institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.1M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+1969.8% YoY
Grant Count
7
-41.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$363K
+3448.2% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
Cockayne uses a full spectrum of capital tools to address barriers that face small arts organizations. The foundation prioritizes support for opera, ballet, and classical music organizations.
Grantmaking
Cockayne awarded approximately $122,711 in grants during its most recent fiscal year (2024). Recent grants include:
Grant Range
of approximately $43,000. The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of approximately $43,000. The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Cockayne funds projects across multiple cities and regions, including London, New York, San Francisco, and Weston, with activities spanning California, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $31,279,073
- Total Revenues: $2,264,100
- Total Expenses: $563,670
- Investment Income and Dividends: $2,134,451
The foundation maintains substantial assets with investment income as its primary revenue source.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,106,978 | $31,279,073 | $29,578,643 |
| Revenue | $3,888,959 | $2,264,100 | $2,372,826 |
| Expenses | $3,061,054 | $563,670 | $2,652,126 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,886,492 | $430,442 | $2,518,156 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,714,397 | $2,156,073 | $2,265,064 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,257,162 | $2,055,311 | $1,919,240 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Prism ($2,453,375), San Francisco Opera Association ($50,000), American Friends of Covent Garden ($11,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanu-El San Francisco, CA | Support Congregation Activities | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Opera Association San Francisco, CA | Support Opera | $50,000 |
| PRISM | Support Art Organizations in London | $2,453,375 |
| Town School for Boys | Support School | $5,000 |
| Cambridge School of Weston | Support School | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Covent Garden | Support Royal Opera House | $11,500 |
| Barenboim-Said Foundation New York, NY | Support Music Education Programs | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- C.P. Russell — Member Director and President
- Jo Hedley — Executive Director and Assistant (compensated at $185,672 for 20 hours per week)
- Tom Price — Treasurer
- Karly Schlinkert — Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C P Russell | Member Director Pres | 1 | — |
| Jo Hedley | Executive Dir & Asst | 20 | $188,702 |
| Tom Price | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Karly Schlinkert | Secretary | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Cockayne has made grants supporting classical music and opera organizations, including awards to London Sinfonietta, Britten Sinfonia, and Ealing Symphony Orchestra for groundbreaking musical commissions and concert programming.
Electrifying Ealing: Grant - Ealing Symphony OrchestraContact Information
- Website: www.cockaynefoundation.org
- Address: 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105-6164
- Telephone: 415-364-9720
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cockayne fund?
Cockayne uses a full spectrum of capital tools to address barriers that face small arts organizations. The foundation prioritizes support for opera, ballet, and classical music organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from Cockayne?
Cockayne awarded approximately $122,711 in grants during its most recent fiscal year (2024). Recent grants include: • San Francisco Opera Association: $50,000 (2024) • American Friends of Covent Garden The Royal Ballet: $11,000 (2024) • American Friends of Covent Garden The Royal Ballet: $10,300 (2024) The foundation made 12 grants in 2024, with an average grant size of approximately $43,000. The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving…
Where does Cockayne make grants?
Cockayne funds projects across multiple cities and regions, including London, New York, San Francisco, and Weston, with activities spanning California, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia.
What size grants does Cockayne award?
In 2025, Cockayne awarded 7 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $363K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Cockayne required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Cockayne reported a distributable amount of $2.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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