Our Commitment to Collective Progress

Our Commitment to Collective Progress
 
At Cousins Foundations, we believe that strong, thriving communities are built on fairness, opportunity, and inclusion. We recognize that deep disparities have long shaped access to education, healthcare, housing, and economic mobility, and we are committed to addressing the barriers that stand in the way of progress.
 
For generations, certain communities—especially those historically excluded from resources and decision-making—have faced systemic challenges that limit opportunity. Through our philanthropy, we aim to support the individuals, organizations, and leaders who are driving solutions from within these communities.
 
As a family foundation, we have a responsibility to rethink traditional funding practices that have left many organizations without the support they need to make lasting change.

We are deepening our relationships with community-centered leaders and organizations that have historically had limited access to institutional philanthropy. Our approach prioritizes trust, long-term investment, and collaboration.
 
True progress requires more than funding—it demands a commitment to listening, learning, and challenging the systems that have held people back for too long. We will continue to use our platform to amplify the voices of those shaping a more just and inclusive future, ensuring that our work reflects their needs, priorities, and leadership.
 
This is not a short-term effort—it’s the foundation of how we give.