Cogitandum Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cogitandum Inc is a private foundation in Scarborough, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,150 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$136,150
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $97,250 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $117,050 | 29 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $97,250 | 33 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $136,150 | 35 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Cogitandum Inc 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 Cogitandum Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $125,650 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Hudson | Assist public charities | $45,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare | Assist public charities | $30,000 |
| Briarcliff Congregational Church | Assist public charities | $14,000 |
| Go See Foundation | Assist public charities | $5,000 |
| Ifca Housing Network | Assist public charities | $5,000 |
| Neighbors Link | Assist public charities | $5,000 |
| Sing Sing Prison Museum | Assist public charities | $4,000 |
| Norman Rockwell | Assist public charities | $2,500 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation | Assist public charities | $2,500 |
| Wnet for Firing Line | Assist public charities | $2,500 |
| New Beginnings | Assist public charities | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic | Assist public charities | $1,500 |
| Rehabilitation Through the Arts | Assist public charities | $1,500 |
| Afghan Evac | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Briarcliff Manor Scarborough Historical Society | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Committee for A Responsible Federal Budget | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Inc | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Hudson Link | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Mediators Foundation | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Neighbors for Refugees | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Open Door | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Ossining Childrens Center | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Ossining Micro Fund | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Ossining Padres Hispanos | Assist public charities | $1,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Assist public charities | $800 |
| Glynwood | Assist public charities | $600 |
| Bethany Arts Community | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Ossining Food Pantry | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Ossining Library Foundation | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Untermeyr Gardens Conservancy | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Westchester Children's Association | Assist public charities | $500 |
| Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Assist public charities | $250 |
| Ossining Volunteer Fire Department | Assist public charities | $250 |
| Tarrytown Kids Club | Assis public charities | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore V Buerger
- Helen C Buerger
- Elizabeth C Buerger
- William M Buerger
- James W Buerger
Questions people ask
Does Cogitandum Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cogitandum Inc give?
$136,150 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cogitandum Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Theodore V Buerger (President), Helen C Buerger (Secretary), Elizabeth C Buerger (Trustee) and William M Buerger (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cogitandum Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.