MSB Cockayne Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
MSB Cockayne Fund Inc is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$55.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 | $3.8 million | 118 | $72.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 111 | $55.5 million |
How to apply
MSB Cockayne Fund 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 MSB Cockayne Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Tennessee. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 63 | $1.2 million |
| California | 17 | $1.2 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $245,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $95,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 4 | $46,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $40,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $35,000 |
| Kentucky | 7 | $32,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Thacher School | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $600,000 |
| Nashville Civic Design Center | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $300,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $210,000 |
| University of TN Health Science Center | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $175,000 |
| Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $150,000 |
| Grace Cathedral | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $150,000 |
| Friends of the River Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $90,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75,000 |
| The Land Trust for Tennessee | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60,000 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55,000 |
| Alzar School | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| Illuminate | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| Lymelight Foundation Inc | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| The Village at Glencliff | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| Food Corps | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $39,500 |
| Brown University | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Ten Strands | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $34,000 |
| Cheekwood | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Winnipeg Foundation USA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $27,000 |
| Foxcroft School | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Gardens of Golden State Park | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Khan Academy | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| One Kid One World | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Open Table of Nashville Inc | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Refed Inc | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| St Augustine's Chapel | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| The Berry Center | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| The Pastoral Center for Healing | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Thinktennessee | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy (TN Chapter) | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $24,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $20,000 |
| Nashville Tree Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin S Brown Jr
- Susannah Scott-Barnes
- Elizabeth Brown
- Margaret Brown de Clercq
Questions people ask
Does MSB Cockayne Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MSB Cockayne Fund Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs MSB Cockayne Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin S Brown Jr (President/Director), Susannah Scott-Barnes (Treasurer/Director), Elizabeth Brown (Director) and Margaret Brown de Clercq (Director).
What does MSB Cockayne Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.