The Cockrell Foundation
Accepts applications
The Cockrell Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.8 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $4.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.8 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$249 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.5 million the year before.
7% 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 | $10.5 million | 24 | $234 million |
| 2024 | $10.8 million | 18 | $249 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret Baker The Cockrell Foundat 3737 Buffalo Speedway 1100, Houston, TX 77098 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 209-7500 |
| What to submit | The Cockrell Foundation accepts online grant applications only. See the Foundation's website (www.cockrellfoundation.org) for the specific information requested to be included with an application. |
| Restrictions | Grants are made primarily in Houston, Texas. No grants are made to organizations outside of the US or out of Texas unless the purpose of the grant is to benefit a Houston, Texas project. Limited funds are available for grants outside of Houston and such grant requests are discouraged. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cockrell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $10.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Foundation | Support Cockrell Endowments scholarships and professorships | $4.0 million |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Support the Virginia Harris Cockrell Presidential Initiative Fund Endowment | $3.2 million |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Support the Virginia and Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Permanently Restricted Endowment | $1.7 million |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Support the Virginia and Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Permanently Restricted Endowment | $1.7 million |
| Kids' Meals Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Support the Cockrell Scholars Dinner | $23,764 |
| Grace Bible Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Support art installation and education programs with HMNS | $20,000 |
| Houston's Amazing Place Inc | Amazing Together Campaign, grow scholarship fund, build endowment | $20,000 |
| Kinkaid School Inc | Support the All-In Campaign | $20,000 |
| Second Baptist Church | Support Second Loves Kids | $20,000 |
| The Brookwood Community Inc | Support Frank Tucker's Team | $20,000 |
| The WorkFaith Connection | General support | $20,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Support the Virginia and Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Permanently Restricted Endowment | $10,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Support the CSE Engineering Advisory Board Dean's Fund | $5,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | General support - matching program | $4,050 |
| Houston Food Bank | General support - matching program | $103 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest H Cockrell
- David A Cockrell
- Ernest D Cockrell
- Janet S Cockrell
- Stephanie Cockrell
- Frederick W Brazelton
- W McComb Dunwoody
- J Webb Jennings III
- Ronald T Nixon
- Sherrie J Reinhackel
- Tracy K Payne
- Margaret N Baker
Questions people ask
Does The Cockrell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cockrell Foundation give?
$10.8 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Cockrell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest H Cockrell (President/Dir), David A Cockrell (Director), Ernest D Cockrell (Director) and Janet S Cockrell (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Cockrell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.