Cocanougher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cocanougher Foundation is a private foundation in North Richland Hills, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $336,550 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$336,550
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $304,700 the year before.
41% 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 | $304,700 | 26 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $336,550 | 34 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Cocanougher 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 Cocanougher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | $305,800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School Scholarship Fund | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| United Way of Wise County | Health & education - wise county | $30,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Decatur TX | Church | $15,300 |
| Buckner International | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Casa of Tarrant County | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Casa of West Texas | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Casa of Wise & Jack Counties | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Feeding Wise Kids | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Safe Haven of Tarrant County | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Trinity Hope | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| West Texas Boys Ranch | Youth social services | $15,000 |
| Wise Area Relief Mission | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Wise County Committe on Aging | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| MHMR Foundation | Social welfare | $10,500 |
| Decatur Isd Educational Foundation | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Raquel's Wings for Life | Transportation for cancer patients | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Unt Health Science Center | Pediatric mobil unit | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Raising Haiti Foundation | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Casa of Grayson County | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Van Horn Community Christian Center | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Culberson County Food Pantry | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Tinian Baptist Church | Church | $5,000 |
| Casa Hogar Orphanage Inc | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Presidio Isd | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Isd | Educational | $5,000 |
| Culberson County Historical Society | Historical preservation | $2,500 |
| Decatur Tennis Booster Club | Educational | $1,000 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | Social welfare | $500 |
| Net Fort Worth Inc | Protective education | $500 |
| Because We Care Foundation | Social welfare | $500 |
| Presbyterian Church | Church | $500 |
| Grand Tower Township Food Pantry | Social welfare | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Deanya Cocanougher
- Robert Cocanougher Sr
- C Daniel Cocanougher
- Nola Cocanougher
- Jennifer Cocanougher-Cooper
- Robert Cocanougher Jr
- Danielle Cocanougher
- Ellen Cocanougher
Questions people ask
Does Cocanougher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cocanougher Foundation give?
$336,550 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Cocanougher Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deanya Cocanougher (Director), Robert Cocanougher Sr (Director), C Daniel Cocanougher (Director) and Nola Cocanougher (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Cocanougher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.