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Form 990-PFTax year 2022EIN 82-5385478

Cognizant US Foundation

A private foundation in Teaneck, NJ. Its return for tax year 2022 lists 36 grants and $51 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2022 (period ending Dec 31, 2022), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2022

    $50,987,055

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2021

    $20,405,173

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $53,711,221
  • Tax year 2020

    $13,861,350

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $74,566,048
  • Tax year 2019

    $10,811,500

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $86,481,220

Grants paid in 2022

36 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. BNY Mellon Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA

    Transfer of funds to newly created daf to finalize the dissolution of the cognizant us foundation legal entity.

    $35,591,821
  2. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    Expansion of computer science education and support for educators

    $2,000,000
  3. Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA

    Support the center for inclusive growth to develop transfer pathways for computer science students

    $1,696,750
  4. Cornell UniversityNew York, NY

    Technology training, education programs and career pathways for women

    $1,286,000
  5. DonorschooseorgNew York, NY

    Overcoming the technology needs gap in america's classrooms

    $1,000,000
  6. Turing SchoolDenver, CO

    Technology training for individuals from historically excluded communities

    $1,000,000
  7. Code PATHSan Francisco, CA

    Computer science education in partnership with higher education institutions

    $750,000
  8. Ada Developers AcademySeattle, WA

    Technology training and career pathways for women and gender expansive adults

    $500,000
  9. City of University NYNew York, NY

    Strengthen industry partnerships and career pathways

    $500,000
  10. Code Nation(scripted)New York, NY

    Computer science education for high school students

    $500,000
  11. CodeorgSeattle, WA

    Advancing research and policies to increase access and participation in k-12 computer science for all students

    $500,000
  12. NcwitBoulder, CO

    Research and thought leadership, STEM awareness and education

    $400,000
  13. Opportunity WorkWashington, DC

    Research and thought leadership to advance economic mobility

    $400,000
  14. Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DC

    Scholarships and support for students at public hbcus

    $350,000
  15. Prince's Trust America FBO the Prince's Trust UkNew York, NY

    Support the expansion of the digital marketing programs in london and manchester, launch the get started program and support strategic thought leadership development

    $336,500
  16. Code First GirlsLondon, United Kingdom

    Prepare 1,760 young women for tech careers through open online courses, in-depth classes and targeted nanodegrees, including wrap around services and support for strategically aligned engagements within the uk. See er STMT.

    $324,000
  17. Computer Science Teachers AssociationNew York, NY

    Support for computer science teachers and educators

    $300,000
  18. Raspberry Pi FoundationCambridge, United Kingdom

    Support the raspberry pi computing education research centre to clearly identify how to teach computer science to primary and secondary school students along with practical resources for educators and the expansion of code club and coderdojo programs in uk.

    $300,000
  19. Social Mobility FoundationLondon, United Kingdom

    Expand the aspiring digital professionals program; increase internal capacity for a dedicated data, evaluation and impact assessment role and a digital content creator; and expansion of advocacy and thought leadership in the market. See er STMT.

    $300,000
  20. University of Technology SydneyUltimo, Australia

    Increase girls' confidence, interest and awareness in STEM studies in the short term, and participation in STEM careers in the long-term.see er STMT.

    $300,000
  21. Governing Council of the University of TorontoToronto Ontario, Canada

    Provide STEM programming to 3000+ girls in grades 3-12 and train 1000 teachers to deliver the ontario coding curriculum.see er STMT.

    $300,000
  22. Achieving the DreamSilver Spring, MD

    Capacity building in community college education and workforce programs in rural communities

    $250,000
  23. Maker EdBerkley, CA

    STEM awareness and education

    $250,000
  24. Neo PhilanthropyNew York, NY

    Support reboot representation tech coalition

    $250,000
  25. University of MontanaMissoula, MT

    Support pathways to college and STEM careers for montana's native american students

    $250,000
  26. Jobs for the FutureBoston, MA

    Support for tech entrepreneurs and research to advance racial equity

    $249,080
  27. Inst Nonprofit NewsLos Angeles, CA

    Research and thought leadership regarding technical training, education and workforce strategies

    $170,000
  28. Career TrackersSydney, Australia

    Internships and development programs for aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. See er STMT.

    $150,000
  29. Code DoorHessen, Germany

    Technology training and career pathways for young adults from migrant backgrounds. See er STMT.

    $150,000
  30. Redi School of Digital IntegrationBerlin, Germany

    Continued support of redi in cyberspace online platform to onboard and train students and teachers throughout germany.see er STMT.

    $150,000
  31. MLTBethesda, MD

    Software engineering programming and support for students of color in securing high trajectory jobs in technology

    $147,600
  32. Rfea LTD the Forces Employment CharityLondon, United Kingdom

    Build capacity for the organization by hiring a techvets training coordinator (funded for two years) to support current participants with their learning and career paths.see er STMT.

    $105,304
  33. Ja Worldwide FBO Ja Central OntarioBoston, MA

    Launch seven ja entrepreneurship company programs with 60 high schools students to create student-run businesses over an 18-week period and be the exclusive lead sponsor of the titan competition.

    $100,000
  34. Dalhousie University Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Support the creation of a scholarship program intended to foster the growth of the tech sector in the community by developing an inclusive, thriving workforce and an economy that creates opportunity for all

    $50,000
  35. Governing Council of the University of TorontoToronto Ontario, Canada

    Support uoft's blueprint program which is designed for canada's top black high school students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.see er STMT.

    $50,000
  36. Code PlatoonWilmette, IL

    Technology training and career pathways for veterans and their families

    $30,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $35,591,82183% of the total
  2. Education9 grants $6,646,75016% of the total
  3. Jobs and employment2 grants $279,080<1% of the total
  4. Public affairs1 grant $250,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts4 grants $37,637,651
  2. New York8 grants $5,922,500
  3. Colorado2 grants $1,400,000
  4. California3 grants $1,170,000
  5. Washington2 grants $1,000,000
  6. District of Columbia2 grants $750,000
  7. Maryland2 grants $397,600
  8. Illinois2 grants $330,000
  9. Montana1 grant $250,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Rajesh NambiarPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Becky SchmittDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gaurav ChandDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tobi YoungDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Katie RoyceDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ursula MorgensternDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Fred CardoneTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristen TitusEXEC. DIR. & BOARD DIR. Hours 40Pay $73,558

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