Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the answers to some common questions people have for us. If you have a question that is not addressed here, we invite you to reach out so we can start a dialogue.
What are the Cousins Foundations?
While established as two separate entities, Cousins Foundation, Inc. (a private foundation established in 1963) and CF Foundation, Inc. (a public foundation established in 1997) have a shared mission and have been working together for twenty-five years. Together, Cousins Foundations are built on an ideology of trust, where people of faith and those committed to social justice can join together to work toward a more just future.
Where do the Cousins Foundations operate?
Geographically, our funding is focused on organizations based in Metro Atlanta, with a priority for initiatives serving these neighborhoods: the attendance zone of the Carver cluster in South Atlanta; East Lake; and Grove Park. We occasionally fund efforts in other communities important to the family.
How do the Cousins Foundations decide which projects to support?
Funding decisions are made by our Board and informed by recommendations from our staff and Grants Advisory Committee.
Learn more about applying for a grant from the Cousins Foundations and our funding priorities.
Do the Cousins Foundations disclose financial information?
CF Foundation Inc. is a public 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1988. Form 990 is the tax return that public tax-exempt foundations file each year with the IRS. View Form 990 on Guidestar.
Cousins Foundation Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1964. Form 990-PF is the tax return that private tax-exempt foundations file each year with the IRS. View the Form 990-PF on Guidestar.
If you have questions or would like more information on how to interpret these documents, please contact Tiffany Padolsky, the Grants Manager.