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Cook Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MISSOULA, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $894K in 2019 to $3.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Montana, Maryland, New York. According to available records, Cook Family Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $64K. The foundation has distributed between $675K and $856K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $856K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $500K, with an average award of $126K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Tennessee, New York, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$63K
Average Grant
$124K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cook Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, TN, NY.
Cook Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 18 grants. The median grant size is $64K, with an average of $126K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $500K.
Cook Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cook Family Foundation is headquartered in MISSOULA, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Sholey | President | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| Katherine Cook | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Cook | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Sholey | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$126K
Median Grant
$64K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Resource Group IncGENERAL | Easton, MD | $400K | 2023 |
| Community Of St ColumbaGENERAL | Missoula, MT | $120K | 2023 |
| Charity WaterGENERAL | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| The Hiding PlaceGENERAL | Nashville, TN | $30K | 2023 |
| Missoula SymphonyGENERAL | Missoula, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| The Rabbit RoomGENERAL | Franklin, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| NcgaaGENERAL | Denver, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Young LifeGENERAL | Colorado Springs, CO | $15K | 2021 |
| Mt Natural History CenterGENERAL | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2021 |