Gayle and Bill Cook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gayle and Bill Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $440,400 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $440,400 and the largest $440,400. 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$440,400
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$440,400
- Largest grant$440,400
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $534,595 |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 1 | $445,434 |
| 2025 | $440,400 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
Gayle and Bill Cook Foundation 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 Gayle and Bill Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $440,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Culver Academies | SS&C Capital Items-Council Fire Ring | $440,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle T Cook
- Carl A Cook
- Donald D Kozusko
- George N Harris Jr
Questions people ask
Does Gayle and Bill Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gayle and Bill Cook Foundation give?
$440,400 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $440,400.
Who runs Gayle and Bill Cook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gayle T Cook (President), Carl A Cook (Vice President), Donald D Kozusko (Secretary) and George N Harris Jr (Asst Secretary).
What does Gayle and Bill Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.