Bill & Marian Cook Foundation
Accepts applications
Bill & Marian Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $420,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$420,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $979,161 | 17 | $27.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 18 | $32.6 million |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 8 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ninon Tantet 23233 N Pima Rd Ste 113 PMB 359, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 561-5805 |
| What to submit | 990 |
| Deadlines | 12/31 |
| Restrictions | limit |
What Bill & Marian Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $150,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $115,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldwater Institute | support sound public policy | $150,000 |
| Drexel University | research | $75,000 |
| Greater Missoula Family | For building 4 yr commitment | $75,000 |
| St Patrick Hospital Foundation | cancer research | $40,000 |
| The V Foundation | 100 directed to cancer research and funding | $25,000 |
| Eye and Ear | Eye and Ear research | $25,000 |
| Baylor College | Research | $25,000 |
| KBUU Malibu | Malibu Fire relief | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ninon Tantet
- Calvin T Christian
- Paul Tantet
Questions people ask
Does Bill & Marian Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 12/31.
How much does Bill & Marian Cook Foundation give?
$420,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs Bill & Marian Cook Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ninon Tantet (President), Calvin T Christian (Vice President) and Paul Tantet (Director).
What does Bill & Marian Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.