The Cousins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Cousins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brighton, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,510 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,510
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$133,640
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was down from $47,285 the year before.
2% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,780 | 58 | $144,903 |
| 2024 | $47,285 | 58 | $127,985 |
| 2025 | $43,510 | 57 | $133,640 |
How to apply
The Cousins Family 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 Cousins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $11,670 |
| Michigan | 4 | $7,630 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $6,020 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,850 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $1,820 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,530 |
| California | 3 | $1,480 |
| Illinois | 4 | $1,440 |
| Arizona | 3 | $1,230 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Christian Academy | Kids education-center | $6,000 |
| Individual | Student tuition/food haiti | $4,770 |
| Verity Pregnancy & Med Resrch Ctr | Choose life | $4,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Storm relief | $2,000 |
| The Navigators | Christian ministry | $1,800 |
| Intl Fellowship Christian Jews | Human services | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Storm relief & human services | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Veterans & military | $750 |
| The Hunger Project | Hunger | $650 |
| Ft Myers Rescue Mission | Human services | $600 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Human services | $600 |
| Umrc Heritage Foundation | Senior living | $600 |
| American Indian College Fund | Education | $550 |
| Answers in Genesis | Religious | $550 |
| Action Against Hunger - USA | Hunger | $530 |
| Aig - Ark Encounter | Religious | $530 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Consumer protection, legal aid | $530 |
| Creation Ministries International | Religious | $530 |
| Feeding America | Hunger | $530 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Veterans & military | $530 |
| Hillsdale College | Education | $530 |
| National Military Family Assn | Veterans & military | $530 |
| National Wwii Museum | History | $530 |
| National Law Enforcement Offices | First responders | $530 |
| Open Doors | Religious | $530 |
| Prager University | Education | $530 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Public policy | $530 |
| American Lung Assn | Health general | $500 |
| Concerned Women for America | Religious | $500 |
| FL Sheriffs Association | First responders | $500 |
| Madonna College | Education | $500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Terminally-chronically ill | $500 |
| ALS Therapy | Health general | $450 |
| American Diabetes Assn | Health general | $430 |
| Marine Corps Heritage Foundation | History | $430 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Child protection & sponsorship | $430 |
| Capital Research Center | Civics corruption | $420 |
| Judicial Watch | Civics corruption | $420 |
| National Wasp-Wwii Museum | History | $420 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Child protection | $420 |
Officers and trustees
- George A Cousins
- Patricia A Cousins
- Christopher Cousins
- Mellissa M Hickey
- Ella C Cousins
Questions people ask
Does The Cousins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cousins Family Foundation give?
$43,510 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Cousins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George A Cousins (Pres/Treas/D), Patricia A Cousins (Director), Christopher Cousins (Vice Pres/Di) and Mellissa M Hickey (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Cousins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.