The Minnie & August Cooke Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Minnie & August Cooke Trust is a private foundation in Petaluma, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $13,375. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$13,375
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,500 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,600 | 3 | $50,381 |
| 2024 | $5,500 | 4 | $125,906 |
| 2025 | $70,500 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Minnie & August Cooke Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Minnie & August Cooke Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $52,125 |
| Texas | 1 | $13,375 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Latvia shelter help | $13,375 |
| The Hart Horn Foundation | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Burial expense for brad teganvoort | $5,000 |
| Individual | Board member for purchase of gift cards for those in need | $5,000 |
| Individual | Board member for purchase of gift cards for those in need | $5,000 |
| Individual | Veteran housing | $5,000 |
| Individual | Paraplegic sf pd officer medical help | $5,000 |
| Harvest House | Solano women's shelter | $5,000 |
| Active 20-30 USA Canada | Cots children care packs for sonoma county homeless children | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club St Helena | Food for families program | $3,375 |
| Individual | Child with ruptured avm, medical assistance | $3,375 |
| Individual | Board member to split money to four families in need at church | $3,375 |
| Individual | Board member for purchase of gift cards for those in need | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samantha Vance
Questions people ask
Does The Minnie & August Cooke Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Minnie & August Cooke Trust give?
$70,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Minnie & August Cooke Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Samantha Vance (Ceo).
What does The Minnie & August Cooke Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and health.