The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2025, it reported 20 grants totaling $55,250 to charitable organizations in several states.
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation gave $55K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state North Carolina. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,250
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,763
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $829,171
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3251 Circle Oaks Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 906-5309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highlands United Methodist Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, North Carolina received 45% of grant dollars, Colorado 21%, Virginia 11%, Georgia 9%, and Washington 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $58K (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands United Methodist Church Highlands, NC | Programs | $10,000 |
| East Angel High School Foundation Denver, CO | Programs | $5,500 |
| Cross Over Ministries Tacoma, WA | Programs | $4,000 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust Highlands, NC | Programs | $3,500 |
| Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA | Programs | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Denver, CO | Programs | $3,000 |
| Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation Glen Allen, VA | Programs | $3,000 |
| Bikes Together Denver, CO | Programs | $3,000 |
| Peggy Crosby Center Highlands, NC | Programs | $2,500 |
| Performing Arts Center Highlands, NC | Programs | $2,500 |
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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 | $829,171 | $49,598 | $58,801 | $55,250 | 20 | $56,925 | $53,206 | $75,142 |
| 2024 | $838,374 | $47,148 | $58,843 | $56,990 | 28 | $56,990 | $45,295 | $64,021 |
| 2023 | $850,069 | $34,553 | $60,792 | $58,400 | 26 | $58,400 | $25,095 | $53,391 |
| 2022 | $876,308 | $31,241 | $60,473 | $58,000 | 24 | $58,000 | $27,068 | $55,732 |
| 2021 | $905,540 | $49,462 | $59,128 | $53,850 | 24 | $53,850 | $44,430 | $58,418 |
| 2020 | $915,206 | $28,316 | $54,826 | $45,000 | 26 | — | $17,713 | $52,986 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants, all listed for “PROGRAMS,” went to organizations including a church, a high school foundation, a ministry, a land trust, a college, and arts and cultural organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Performing Arts Center says it provides high-quality venues and performing arts for the Highlands–Cashiers community. The Bascom says it creates visual art experiences to inspire and empower individuals and communities. Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society says it rescues and cares for abandoned and neglected dogs and cats and finds them homes. Highlands Historical Society says it preserves and promotes Highlands’ heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $55,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest reported grants included Highlands United Methodist Church ($10,000), East Angel High School Foundation ($5,500), Cross Over Ministries ($4,000), Highlands Cashiers Land Trust ($3,500), and Sweet Briar College ($3,000). Other $3,000 grants went to the Alzheimer’s Association, Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation, and Bikes Together.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margina Gates Dunlap Cogswell, Alden Cogswell Rice, and Margina Pingenot Cogswell as trustees.
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alden Cogswell Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margina Gates Dunlap Cogswell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation
How much does The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation give each year?
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation gave $55K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 28 grants.
What is The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,763, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation give grants?
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Highlands, NC (7 grants) and Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (20 grants).
Who are The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Highlands United Methodist Church ($10,000), East Angel High School Foundation ($5,500) and Cross Over Ministries ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation?
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation reported $829K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants, all listed for “PROGRAMS,” went to organizations including a church, a high school foundation, a ministry, a land trust, a college, and arts and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's EIN?
The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6415300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dunlap-cogswell-foundation-morg_a430becd027b4547b5f64009397ec584
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