Cousins Properties Foundation Inc
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its filing describes support for community partners addressing social and economic disparities through collaborative relationships and holistic solutions, with emphasis on children and breaking cycles of poverty in historically marginalized communities.
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cousins Properties Foundation Inc gave $322K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $322,163
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,887
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,082
- Total assets
- $1,036,456
- -4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (12 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (88% 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 Cousins Properties Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests for consideration. Upon receiving a grant application, officers evaluate the request and review their findings with the president, who decides whether, when, and how much to grant, considering officer recommendations. Successful applicants must demonstrate substantive programming that improves conditions and social welfare in targeted communities, with funded activities leading to sustainable, measurable improvements. Grants are not made to individuals. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards and that the foundation will not support organizations that discriminate by race, class, color, religion, or national origin.
- Review Cycle
- Requests are considered on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year.
- Deadline
- Requests are considered on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year.
- Contact
Application contact: Pamela F Roper
Mailing address: 3344 Peachtree Rd Ne Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 407-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cousins Properties Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CF Foundation - Tom & Ann Cousins Fund ($65K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 116 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing says the foundation focuses its grantmaking on the Southeastern and Southwestern United States, though it may award grants elsewhere. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 8% to Texas, and 3% to Arizona; Florida and North Carolina each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cousins Properties Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 22 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 629% 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 $190K (2021) to $978K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation - Forward Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| CF Foundation - Tom & Ann Cousins Fund Atlanta, GA | Donor Advised Fund Contribution for Charitable Purposes. | $35,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Atlanta Area Council Atlanta, GA | General Support | $30,000 |
| CF Foundation - Tom & Ann Cousins Fund Atlanta, GA | Donor Advised Fund Contribution for Charitable Purposes. | $30,000 |
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | General Support | $28,806 |
| East Lake Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation - Opportunity Austin 50 - Central Texas Qualit Austin, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center Atlanta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,036,456 | $99,077 | $278,247 | $322,163 | 25 | $326,014 | $89,792 | $51,825 |
| 2023 | $1,080,081 | $49,035 | $284,486 | $279,374 | 23 | $284,311 | $48,860 | $55,009 |
| 2022 | $1,264,846 | $51,893 | $197,201 | $192,480 | 20 | $197,051 | $51,743 | $68,682 |
| 2021 | $1,681,932 | $26,574 | $197,565 | $190,000 | 12 | $197,142 | $26,987 | $83,027 |
| 2020 | $1,718,391 | $20,889 | $982,382 | $978,400 | 36 | — | $37,334 | $99,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cousins Properties Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes five areas of focus: community wellness, educational opportunities, economic empowerment, housing security, and community arts.
Among the organizations supported in 2024, the Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation says it funds charitable and educational projects serving Atlanta and its metropolitan area. City of Refuge describes its work as offering life-saving resources and life-building tools to people living on the margin in Atlanta. East Lake Foundation says it works with residents, Drew Charter School families, and service providers to support community members’ ability to thrive. Breakthrough Atlanta describes a dual mission of increasing academic opportunity for underserved students and developing future teachers and educational leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $322,163. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $8,082. Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation, $30,000 to Boy Scouts of America Atlanta Area Council, $28,806 to City of Refuge, $20,000 to East Lake Foundation, and $10,000 each to Grady Health Foundation and Woodruff Arts Center. The filing also reports two $20,000 grants to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation and two $10,000 grants to Woodruff Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Colin Connolly as president, CEO, and director; Gregg Adzema as executive vice president, CFO, and director; Pamela Roper as executive vice president, counsel, and secretary; and Jeff Symes as senior vice president and CAO.
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc is led by Colin Connolly, President, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Colin Connolly
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregg Adzema
Executive Vice President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Symes
Senior Vice President - CAO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Roper
Executive Vice President, Counsel & Secretary
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 Cousins Properties Foundation Inc
How much does Cousins Properties Foundation Inc give each year?
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc gave $322K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $279K across 23 grants.
What is Cousins Properties Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,082, and its average grant was $12,887, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cousins Properties Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Cousins Properties Foundation Inc give grants?
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (15 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Cousins Properties Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Cousins Properties Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cousins Properties Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include CF Foundation - Tom & Ann Cousins Fund ($65,000 across 2 grants), Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation - Forward Atlanta ($50,000) and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation ($40,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cousins Properties Foundation Inc?
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $326K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cousins Properties Foundation Inc fund?
The filing describes five areas of focus: community wellness, educational opportunities, economic empowerment, housing security, and community arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cousins Properties Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests for consideration. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cousins Properties Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3982777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cousins Properties Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Cousins Properties Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Cousins Properties Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cousins-properties-foundation-inc-morg_0bc2402a199148d3aa05d0919183d978
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