The Cogitare Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-3998983

Foundation Overview

Based in Clarksville, GA, The Cogitare Foundation has awarded 111 grants totaling $835,105 to organizations in New York, Connecticut and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $65,854, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$835,105
Total Assets
$630,231
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
10
Median Grant
$9,827
% Median Grant Growth
+77% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 40%

4 of 10 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

40% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (89%), Elmsford (7%), Brooklyn (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+21%

Moderate 21% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Cogitare Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Cogitare Zambia $65,854 Foreign, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide Education And Training For People To Aquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2023
Scholarship Grant For Arnold Pelekelo $9,827 Foreign, NDOLA, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2023
Scholarship Grant For Chimuka Cheepa $15,853 Atlanta, GA, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2023
Scholarship Grant For Daniel Sakala $3,445 Foreign, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2023
Scholarship Grant For Mwiche Nambela $2,500 Foreign, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2023
Cogitare Zambia $65,854 Foreign, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide Education And Training For People To Aquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2023
Scholarship Grant For Arnold Pelekelo $9,827 Foreign, NDOLA, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2023
Scholarship Grant For Chimuka Cheepa $15,853 Atlanta, GA, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2023
Scholarship Grant For Daniel Sakala $3,445 Foreign, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2023
Scholarship Grant For Mwiche Nambela $2,500 Foreign, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2023
Cogitare Zambia $10,100 N/a, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide Education And Training For People To Aquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2022
Madre $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2022
New Destiny Housing Corp $1,025 New York, NY, US Provides Housing And Services To One Of The City's Most Vulnerable Homeless Populations Survivors Of Domestic Violence And Their Children Committed To Increasing Permanent Housing Options For Domestic Violence Survivors By Building Affordable Housing And Improving Their Access To Existing Housing Resources. 2022
Scholarship Grant For Arnold Pelekelo $26,282 N/a, NDOLA, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2022
Scholarship Grant For Chimuka Cheepa $19,880 Atlanta, GA, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2022
Cogitare Zambia $10,100 Foreign, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide Education And Training For People To Aquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2022
Madre $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2022
New Destiny Housing Corp $1,025 New York, NY, US Provides Housing And Services To One Of The City's Most Vulnerable Homeless Populations Survivors Of Domestic Violence And Their Children Committed To Increasing Permanent Housing Options For Domestic Violence Survivors By Building Affordable Housing And Improving Their Access To Existing Housing Resources. 2022
Scholarship Grant For Arnold Pelekelo $26,282 Foreign, NDOLA, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2022
Scholarship Grant For Chimuka Cheepa $19,880 Atlanta, GA, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2022
Cogitare Zambia $10,100 Foreign, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide Education And Training For People To Aquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2022
Madre $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2022
New Destiny Housing Corp $1,025 New York, NY, US Provides Housing And Services To One Of The City's Most Vulnerable Homeless Populations Survivors Of Domestic Violence And Their Children Committed To Increasing Permanent Housing Options For Domestic Violence Survivors By Building Affordable Housing And Improving Their Access To Existing Housing Resources. 2022
Scholarship Grant For Arnold Pelekelo $26,282 Foreign, NDOLA, ZA Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2022
Scholarship Grant For Chimuka Cheepa $19,880 Atlanta, GA, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2022
Doctors Without Borders $2,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Emergency Medical Aid To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters Or Exclusions From Health Care. 2021
Madre $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2021
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2021
Oxfam $1,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Change The World By Mobilizing The Power Of People Aganist Poverty. 2021
The Doe Fund $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Develop And Implement Cost Effective, Holistic Programs That Meet The Needs Of A Diverse Population Working To Break The Cycles Of Homelessness, Addiction And Criminal Recidivism. 2021
The Fresh Air Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Provide Free Summer Experiences To New York City Children From Low Income Communitities. 2021
Simoonga Primary School $10,500 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The Rural Zambian School In An Impoverished Community For Intern Teachers. 2021
Dambwa Primary School $3,700 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The School Will Help Support With A Teacher Sponsorship Grant. 2021
Scholarship Grant For Chimuka Cheepa $7,505 Atlanta, GA, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide A Scholarship For Individual. 2021
Fjc A Foundation Of Philanthropic Funds $2,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To Help Fund Hands On Sierra Leone's Mission Of Helping Amputee Victims From Their Civil War, Specifically Helping To Pay The School Fees And Supplies Of Their Children And Providing Medical Needs. 2021
Kickstartercom $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Contribution To Support The Production Of An Education Documentary Film. 2021
Cogitare Zambia $4,250 N/a, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide Education And Training For People To Aquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2021
Cogitare Zambia $19,878 N/a, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2020
Dambwa Primary School $3,000 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The School Will Help Support With A Teacher Sponsorship Grant. 2020
Doctors Without Borders $2,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Emergency Medical Aid To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters Or Exclusion From Health Care. 2020
Madre $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2020
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $500 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2020
Oxfam $1,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Change The World By Mobilizing The Power Of People Against Poverty. 2020
Planned Parenthood $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information To Millions Of Women, Men And Young People Worldwide. 2020
Simoonga Primary School $2,500 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To Rural Zambian School In An Impoverished Community For Intern Teachers. 2020
The Doe Fund $6,500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Develop And Implement Cost Effective, Holistic Programs That Meet The Needs Of A Diverse Population Working To Break The Cycles Of Homelessness, Addiction And Criminal Recidivism. 2020
The Fresh Air Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Provide Free Summer Experiences To New York City Children From Low Income Communities. 2020
Georgia Institute Of Technology - Chimuka Cheepa $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US Scholarship To Pay The Tuition And Living Expenses For The 1st Semester At Georgia Tech 2020
Cogitare Zambia $39,242 N/a, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2019
Doctors Without Borders $4,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Emergency Medical Aid To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters Or Exclusion From Health Care. 2019
Low Country Food Bank $1,000 Charleston, SC, US Contribution To A Food Bank Distributing Food To Hungry Low Income Individuals 2019
Madre $1,500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2019
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $500 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2019
National Network Of Abortion Funds (nnaf) $5,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Make Sure That All Women And Girls Can Get The Abortions They Seek. 2019
Oxfam $1,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Change The World By Mobilizing The Power Of People Against Poverty. 2019
Planned Parenthood $1,500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information To Millions Of Women, Men And Young People Worldwide. 2019
Simoonga Primary School $6,000 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To Rural Zambian School In An Impoverished Community For Intern Teachers. 2019
The Doe Fund $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Develop And Implement Cost Effective, Holistic Programs That Meet The Needs Of A Diverse Population Working To Break The Cycles Of Homelessness, Addiction And Criminal Recidivism. 2019
The Fresh Air Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Provide Free Summer Experiences To New York City Children From Low Income Communities. 2019
Connecticut Food Bank $1,000 Wallingford, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Distribute Food Through A Network Of 600 Partners And Programs In Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, And Windham Counties Where Nearly 270,000 People Struggle With Hunger. Last Year, Connecticut Food Bank Distributed Food To Help Provide 22.5 Million Meals. 2019
Dambwa Primary School $4,100 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The School Will Help Support With A Teacher Sponsorship Grant. 2019
Cogitare Zambia $59,133 N/a, LUSAKA, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2018
Doctors Without Borders $4,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Emergency Medical Aid To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters Or Exclusion From Health Care. 2018
Food Bank For Westchester $1,000 Elmsford, NY, US Contribution To Help Lead, Engage And Educate Westchester County In Creating A Hunger Free Environment. 2018
International Rescue Committee $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide Care To People Fleeing Conflict And Natural Disaster. 2018
Madre $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2018
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $500 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2018
National Network Of Abortion Funds (nnaf) $5,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Make Sure That All Women And Girls Can Get The Abortions They Seek. 2018
Oxfam $1,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Change The World By Mobilizing The Power Of People Against Poverty. 2018
Planned Parenthood $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information To Millions Of Women, Men And Young People Worldwide. 2018
The Doe Fund $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Develop And Implement Cost Effective, Holistic Programs That Meet The Needs Of A Diverse Population Working To Break The Cycles Of Homelessness, Addiction And Criminal Recidivism. 2018
The Fresh Air Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Provide Free Summer Experiences To New York City Children From Low Income Communities. 2018
Tongabezi Trust School $3,955 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2018
Wichita State University $29,170 Wichita, KS, US Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2018
Kickstartercom $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Contribution To The Production Of An Educational Documentary Film 2018
Low Country Food Bank $2,500 Charleston, SC, US Contribution To A Food Bank Distributing Food To Hungry Low Income Individuals 2018
My Possibilities $1,000 Plano, TX, US Contribution To Down Syndrome Facility For Individuals Diagnosed With Down's Syndrome 2018
Simoonga Primary School $14,430 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To Rural Zambian School In An Impoverished Community For Intern Teachers. 2018
Cogitare Zambia $15,045 Lusaka, N/A, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2017
Doctors Without Borders $4,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Emergency Medical Aid To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters Or Exclusion From Health Care. 2017
Food Bank For Westchester $4,000 Elmsford, NY, US Contribution To Help Lead, Engage And Educate Westchester County In Creating A Hunger Free Environment. 2017
International Rescue Committee $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide Care To People Fleeing Conflict And Natural Disaster. 2017
Madre $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2017
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $500 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2017
National Network Of Abortion Funds (nnaf) $5,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Make Sure That All Women And Girls Can Get The Abortions They Seek. 2017
Oxfam $1,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Change The World By Mobilizing The Power Of People Against Poverty. 2017
Planned Parenthood $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information To Millions Of Women, Men And Young People Worldwide. 2017
The Doe Fund $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Develop And Implement Cost Effective, Holistic Programs That Meet The Needs Of A Diverse Population Working To Break The Cycles Of Homelessness, Addiction And Criminal Recidivism. 2017
The Fresh Air Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Provide Free Summer Experiences To New York City Children From Low Income Communities. 2017
Tongabezi Trust School $8,475 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2017
Wichita State University $36,363 Wichita, KS, US Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2017
Charities Aid Foundation Of America $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Contribution For The Tongabezi School, To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2017
Cogitare Zambia $21,572 Lusaka, N/A, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And 2016
Ct Center For Patient Safety $1,000 Redding, CT, US Contribution To Promote Patient Safety, Improve The Quality Of Health Care And Protect The Rights Of Patients. 2016
Ct Partnership For Patient Safety (cpps) $2,000 Redding, CT, US Contribution To Promote Patient Safety, Improve The Quality Of Health Care And Protect The Rights Of Patients. 2016
Doctors Without Borders $4,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Emergency Medical Aid To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters Or Exclusion From Health Care. 2016
Food Bank For Westchester $5,000 Elmsford, NY, US Contribution To Help Lead, Engage And Educate Westchester County In Creating A Hunger Free Environment. 2016
International Rescue Committee $1,500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Provide Care To People Fleeing Conflict And Natural Disaster. 2016
Leicester University $16,939 Leicester, LEI 7RH, UK Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities T 2016
Madre $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Demand Rights, Resources And Results For Women Worldwide. 2016
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $500 Norwalk, CT, US Contribution To The Organization To Move Together Towards A World Free Of Multiple Sclerosis. 2016
National Network Of Abortion Funds (nnaf) $5,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Make Sure That All Women And Girls Can Get The Abortions They Seek. 2016
Oxfam $1,000 Boston, MA, US Contribution To The Organization To Change The World By Mobilizing The Power Of People Against Poverty. 2016
Planned Parenthood $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Deliver Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information To Millions Of Women, Men And Young People Worldwide. 2016
The Doe Fund $500 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Develop And Implement Cost Effective, Holistic Programs That Meet The Needs Of A Diverse Population Working To Break The Cycles Of Homelessness, Addiction And Criminal Recidivism. 2016
The Fresh Air Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Contribution To The Organization To Help Provide Free Summer Experiences To New York City Children From Low Income Communities. 2016
Tongabezi Trust School $4,770 N/a, LIVINGSTONE, ZA Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And Activities To Acquire Skills In Order To Become Productive Members Of Society. 2016
Wichita State University $14,759 Wichita, KS, US Contribution To The School To Help Provide An Education To Children In Order To Pursue Programs And 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Cogitare Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 13-3998983
Website http://www.cogitarefoundation.org
Address 715 RIDGE RD Clarkesville, GA 30523-4152

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Cogitare Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Elaine Scialo
Vice President Peter D Cooper

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.