John Brown Cook Foundation
Accepts applications
John Brown Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Chester, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $450,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$61.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $2.6 million | 13 | $47.2 million |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 11 | $52.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 14 | $55.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 15 | $61.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gregory M Cook PO Box 450, Chester, CT 06412 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 526-4911 |
| What to submit | An application must be obtained |
What John Brown Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $650,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $550,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $200,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $450,000 |
| Friends of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research | General support | $450,000 |
| Global Peht | General support | $400,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | General support | $350,000 |
| Accuracy in Media | General support | $250,000 |
| Documenting Hope | General support | $250,000 |
| Constructive Dialogue Institute | General support | $150,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General support | $150,000 |
| Davidson Institute for Global Security | General support | $100,000 |
| Hand to Heart Project | General support | $100,000 |
| Incubate Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| The Fairness Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Liberty Justice Center | General support | $50,000 |
| STEM Teachers NYC | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory M Cook
- Brett Phaneuf
- Shelley Gregory
- Wallis Graham
- Kirby Lim
Questions people ask
Does John Brown Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John Brown Cook Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs John Brown Cook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory M Cook (Trustee), Brett Phaneuf (Trustee), Shelley Gregory (Trustee) and Wallis Graham (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John Brown Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.