The Roy Cockrum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Roy Cockrum Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $538,350 and the largest $800,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$538,350
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$64.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 9 | $63.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 6 | $64.6 million |
How to apply
The Roy Cockrum Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Roy Cockrum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $1.9 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $550,400 |
| California | 1 | $526,300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $339,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Theater Company | for production of The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood | $800,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | The Hunt | $700,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc | Knoxville | $550,400 |
| Old Globe Theatre | Henry VI | $526,300 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club Inc | Broadway Premiere of Joshua Harmon's PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC | $450,000 |
| Round House Theatre Inc | The Inheritance by Matthew Lopez | $339,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roy E Cockrum
- Kenneth Y Elliott
- Benita Hofstetter Koman
- Frazier Wyatt Marsh
Questions people ask
Does The Roy Cockrum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roy Cockrum Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $538,350.
Who runs The Roy Cockrum Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roy E Cockrum (Dir, Chair, Pres), Kenneth Y Elliott (Sec, Dir), Benita Hofstetter Koman (Dir, VP) and Frazier Wyatt Marsh (Dir).
What does The Roy Cockrum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.