The Cogitare Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Cogitare Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,344 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $19,700. 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$124,344
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$19,700
- Assets$440,852
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,885 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,479 | 5 | $630,231 |
| 2024 | $119,885 | 13 | $552,135 |
| 2025 | $124,344 | 16 | $440,852 |
How to apply
The Cogitare 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cogitare Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Georgia. It also paid $119,492 in 15 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $4,852 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship Grant - Nachilindi Orchards | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $19,700 |
| Entrepreneurship Grant - Piety Ngandu | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $14,100 |
| Scholarship Grant for Mwiche Nambela | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $14,000 |
| Scholarship Grant for Miyanda Mweetwa | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $12,850 |
| Entrepreneurship Grant - Alan Makwaza | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $11,100 |
| Scholarship Grant for Nick Chiyela Mweene | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $10,617 |
| Scholarship Grant for Daniel Sakala | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $8,400 |
| Scholarship Grant for Prince Kanyimbo | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $6,000 |
| Youths in Business | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $5,000 |
| Scholarship Grant for Chimuka Cheepa | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $4,852 |
| Entrepreneurship Grant - Ruth Ngandu | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $4,300 |
| Scholarship Grant for Steven Sakala | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $4,000 |
| Scholarship Grant for Martin Biemba | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $3,000 |
| Scholarship Grant for Mwiza Elizabeth Biemba | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $2,350 |
| Scholarship Grant for Sophie Ngandu | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $2,075 |
| Scholarship Grant for Jane Ngandu | Contribution to the organization to provide a scholarship for individual. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Scialo
- Peter D Cooper
Questions people ask
Does The Cogitare Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cogitare Foundation give?
$124,344 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs The Cogitare Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elaine Scialo (President) and Peter D Cooper (Vice President).
What does The Cogitare Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.