Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $825,000. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$825,000
- Assets$42.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 21 | $39.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 23 | $42.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 25 | $42.8 million |
How to apply
Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family 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 Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $2.2 million |
| New Mexico | 6 | $225,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $60,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Mary beth richard scholarship fund ($75k)kellogg veterans scholarships ($750k) | $825,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Fab lab equipment | $350,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Sshc digital initiative | $275,000 |
| Culinary Care | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Envision Unlimited | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Prepared meals program | $100,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Stanton cook scholarship in veterinary medicine | $100,000 |
| Northwestern Settlement | Family cares community mental health center | $100,000 |
| The Food Depot | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Stanton cook memorial scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | Mission fund ($40k)green card sponsorship ($40k) | $80,000 |
| High Country News | Intern and fellow program | $60,000 |
| Paws Chicago | You give they live matching gift program | $50,000 |
| The Leelanau School | Leelanau giving fund | $50,000 |
| Veteran Business Project | Vbp living business school | $50,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Child & Family Services of Illinois | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| WTTW | British programming ($15k)children's programming ($10k) | $25,000 |
| Cancer Foundation for New Mexico | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | New mexico pbs general fund | $25,000 |
| Assistance Dogs of the West | Veterans programming | $20,000 |
| Brightpoint | Choose to change program | $20,000 |
| Stanford University | Center for revitalization of american institutions fund | $20,000 |
| Argos Academy | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas M Cook
- Nancy A Cook
- David W Cook
- Sarah C Shumway
- Scott R Cook
Questions people ask
Does Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas M Cook (Trustee), Nancy A Cook (Trustee), David W Cook (Trustee) and Sarah C Shumway (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and health.