MSB Cockayne Fund Inc is a private foundation established in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. The organization operates as a family foundation with a broad philanthropic mission supporting various causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-15.3% YoY
Grant Count
111
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-10.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding, indicating a broad philanthropic focus. However, based on recent grant activity, primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community development and civic initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
approximately $115 (based on historical data)
Average Grant
approximately $115 (based on historical data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities throughout the United States, including:
- Tennessee (primary focus)
- California
- Kentucky
- New York
- Texas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
The foundation also supports smaller communities such as Munfordville and Harrodsburg, as well as major urban centers.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $25,634,769
- Total Revenues: $2,363,461
- Total Expenses: $4,110,897
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,743,758 (22.6% increase from 2022)
Staffing:
- Number of Employees: 0
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 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
- Martin S. Brown Jr. – President/Director
- Susannah Scott-Barnes – Treasurer/Director
- Elizabeth Brown – Director
- Margaret Brown De Clercq – Director
All leadership team members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN S BROWN JR | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSANNAH SCOTT-BARNES | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET BROWN DE CLERCQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 150347 Nashville, TN 37215-0347 United States
Telephone: 615-902-3483
EIN: 45-2806883
Subject 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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