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Roy Cockrum Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $47.3M. Annual income is reported at $8.7M. Total assets have decreased from $61M in 2014 to $47.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including New York, Kentucky, Florida. According to available records, Roy Cockrum Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $6.5M, with a median grant of $277K. Individual grants have ranged from $46K to $1.5M, with an average award of $543K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Florida, District of Columbia, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$223K
Average Grant
$351K
Largest Grant
$850K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Roy Cockrum Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL, DC.
Roy Cockrum Foundation has distributed a total of $6.5M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $277K, with an average of $543K. Individual grants have ranged from $46K to $1.5M.
Roy Cockrum Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Roy Cockrum Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Y Elliott | Sec, Dir | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Benita Hofstetter Koman | Dir | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Frazier Wyatt Marsh | Dir | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Roy E Cockrum | Dir, Chair, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$47.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$47.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$6.5M
Average Grant
$543K
Median Grant
$277K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$1.5M
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Theatre Group Incfunds for SWING STATE and THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Robert Falls | Chicago, IL | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Adrienne Arsht Center Trust IncThe Head and The Load fund | Miami, FL | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Mosaic Theater Company Of DcThe Till Trilogy fund | Washington, DC | $354K | 2022 |
| Playwrights Horizons IncDownstate by Bruce Norris at Playwrights Horizons | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Highways IncEmergency Response fund | Santa Monica, CA | $46K | 2022 |