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Also known as: Family Cookie Jar Foundation Inc
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S Leigh Pierson And Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundatio is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Ue LLC. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $443K. Total assets have decreased from $5.3M in 2011 to $2.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Michigan. According to available records, S Leigh Pierson And Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundatio has made 87 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $450K in 2020 to $271K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $125K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, which account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 26 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.
S Leigh Pierson And Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundatio primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, MI.
S Leigh Pierson And Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundatio has distributed a total of $1.3M across 87 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $125K.
S Leigh Pierson And Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundatio typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
S Leigh Pierson And Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundatio is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh P Pierson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas R Conant | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jon Vegosen | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumsfeld FoundationGeneral Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $5K | 2021 |
| Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation FundGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Grand Rapids, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| March FourthGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Mckeesport, PA | $84K | 2023 |
| American Writer'S MuseumGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Todd Martin Youth LeadershipGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Lansing, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Intercollegiate Tennis AssociationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Tempe, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwestern University - Men'S TennisGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Chief Executives For Corporate PurposeGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Agriculture Implementation Research & EducationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Taos, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Seeing Eye IncGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Morristown, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater HollandGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Holland, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Castle Park Memorial FundGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Holland, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Millicent Rogers MuseumGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Taos, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| SomosGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Taos, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| The Newberry LibraryGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Cora Hartshorn Arboretum And Bird SanctuaryGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Short Hills, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Hope Repertory TheatreGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Holland, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Northwestern University - School Of CommunicationsGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| NacdGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| National Organization On DisabilityGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Chicago Foundation For EducationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Park County Community FoundationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Livingston, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Juvenile Justice InitiativeGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Camden Children'S GardenGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Camden, NJ | $500 | 2022 |
| Center For Higher Ambition LeadershipGeneral Unrestricted | Lincoln, MA | $125K | 2021 |
| Partnership For Public ServiceGeneral Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $50K | 2021 |