Cognizant US Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Teaneck, New Jersey. Launched in 2018 with an initial $100 million investment from Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, the foundation supports STEM education and skills training across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$51.0M
+149.9% YoY
Grant Count
36
-39.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+309.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports STEM education and skills training, with a particular emphasis on:
- Science education and STEM awareness
- Youth education and career pathways
- Technology training for individuals and communities
- Economic mobility and workforce development
- Women's services and technology access
- Disability services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $35.6 million
Average Grant
amounts vary by program, ranging from $7,143 (general operating support) to $1.14 million (technology training and career pathways)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and California. Recent grant announcements indicate expansion to include organizations in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2022 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $0
- Total Giving: $50.6–$51.2 million
- Total Revenue: $670,939
- Total Expenses: $41.0 million
- Giving Rate: 190.6% of assets
Tax Status:
- EIN: 82-5385478
- Tax-exempt since March 2019
- Filed a final return as of 2022
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $53,711,221 | $74,566,048 |
| Revenue | $670,939 | $1,081,755 | $1,626,010 |
| Expenses | $41,018,282 | $18,976,803 | $15,285,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $51,198,051 | $20,887,380 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $670,727 | $1,081,434 | $1,630,809 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,093,063 | $3,180,635 | $5,209,457 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rajesh Nambiar – President/Director
- Kristen Titus – Executive Director & Board Director
- Fred Cardone – Treasurer
- Becky Schmitt – Director
- Gaurav Chand – Director
- Tobi Young – Director
- Katie Royce – Director
- Ursula Morgenstern – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAJESH NAMBIAR | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BECKY SCHMITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAURAV CHAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOBI YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATIE ROYCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| URSULA MORGENSTERN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRED CARDONE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN TITUS | EXEC. DIR. & BOARD DIR. | 40 | $73,558 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced several significant grants in recent years:
Cognizant Foundation Awards Grants to Three London-based Organisations to**$1.25 million** awarded to the Aspen Institute's Future of Work Initiative to support continuous learning systems
Cognizant U.S. Foundation Awards $1.25 Million to Aspen Institute's ...**$5.5 million** distributed to 13 organizations in the U.S. and Canada
**$6.3 million** awarded to 13 organizations and institutions across U.S. communities to advance access to education and pathways to economic mobility
Cognizant Foundation Awards $6.3 Million to 13 Organizations and Institutions**First UK grants** awarded to three London-based organizations to advance education and economic mobility in the United Kingdom
Cognizant Foundation Awards Grants to Three London-based Organisations toSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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