Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Cousins Foundations hold two grantmaking cycles each year, spring and fall.”

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Geography

  • Operating within Metro Atlanta and specifically in the Carver cluster attendance zone, East Lake, and Grove Park

Required status

  • Tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • We occasionally fund efforts in other communities important to the family.

Overview

The foundation prioritizes funding for mental health services, economic mobility, and educational opportunities, focusing on communities affected by systemic racism. By investing in transformative initiatives and community leaders, the foundation aims to create a lasting positive impact, ensuring equitable access to resources and fostering holistic growth in underserved areas.

Since 1963, the Cousins Foundations have had the privilege of supporting community partners that address the greatest needs of our day.
We prioritize funding for initiatives in the following focus areas that collectively contribute to a healthy ecosystem of resources within a community.
Housing Security
The Cousins Foundations hold two grantmaking cycles each year, spring and fall. We provide grants for general operating support, programs, and capital projects to nonprofit organizations that work in Metro Atlanta and other communities important to the family.

Eligibility

The Cousins Foundations Inc. primarily funds tax-exempt organizations, with a focus on those operating within Metro Atlanta and specifically in the Carver cluster attendance zone, East Lake, and Grove Park.  We occasionally fund efforts in other communities important to the family.

What The Cousins Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
20
Total given
$1.33M
Median grant
$50K
Range
$20K–$200K
  • By dollars: Georgia 96%, Texas 4%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Brookhaven, GA; Dallas, TX.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Ogelthorpe University · Brookhaven, GA

    General purpose

    $200K

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta · Atlanta, GA

    General purpose

    $100K

  • Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta · Atlanta, GA

    General purpose

    $100K

  • Cor Inc · Atlanta, GA

    General purpose

    $100K

  • Leap Year · Atlanta, GA

    General purpose

    $100K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Mental health
  • Community development
  • Education
  • Social justice

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