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Joe And Louise Cook Foundation is a private association based in TEMPLE, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 0000. It holds total assets of $7.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.8M in 2011 to $7.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Joe And Louise Cook Foundation has made 103 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $401K and $511K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $511K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Tennessee, Illinois, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 31 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.
Joe And Louise Cook Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 103 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, TN, IL.
Joe And Louise Cook Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 103 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Joe And Louise Cook Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joe And Louise Cook Foundation is headquartered in TEMPLE, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Wendland | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Wendland | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
103
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Southeast Center For Cooperative DevelopmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Journey Of Faith United Methodist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Round Rock, TX | $80K | 2023 |
| St Stephen United Methodist ChurchUM INSIGHT PROJECT | Mesquite, TX | $80K | 2023 |
| Reconciling Ministries NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Kmfa Classical 895GENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Centex Alcohol Rehabilitation CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Lydia Patterson InstituteSCHOLARSHIPS | El Paso, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Temple Symphony OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Upshur County Library Literacy ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Gilmer, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Academie MusiqueGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| We Care PalestineGENERAL SUPPORT | Palestine, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Churches Touching Lives For ChristGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Huston Tillotson UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Hot Spring County LiteracyGENERAL SUPPORT | Malvern, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| Family PromiseGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Klru-TvGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Methodist Federation For Social Action Central Texas ChapterGENERAL SUPPORT | Georgetown, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Wilson Youth ClubsGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas Interscholastic League FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Methodist Federation For Social Actionrio Texas ChapterGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Westar InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Farmington, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| Citizens For ProgressGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Ralph Wilson Youth ClubsGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple Literacy CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Temple, TX | $2K | 2022 |