Cooke Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Cooke Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fishers, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,750 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$190,750
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,250 the year before.
39% 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 | $79,550 | 11 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $135,250 | 19 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $190,750 | 19 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Judith Cooke 243 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 402-4443 |
| What to submit | Telephone or personal solicitations will be considered |
| Deadlines | November 30 |
| Restrictions | Organized for educational religious or other charitable pursuits |
What Cooke Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 13 | $170,750 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butler University | Educational | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Educational | $25,000 |
| Indianapolis Childrens Museum | Educational | $11,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health | $10,000 |
| Indiana Gamma Scholarship Fund | Educational | $10,000 |
| Conner Prairie Museum | Educationa | $10,000 |
| Hope Childrens Home | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Hamilton County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | Health | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church | Religious | $2,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Marian University | Education | $1,000 |
| Agape | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Health | $500 |
| Firefly Children and Family Allianc | Charitable | $250 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Charitable | $250 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Educational | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Cooke
- Judith A Cooke
- Brian F Cooke
- J Christopher Cooke
Questions people ask
Does Cooke Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 30.
How much does Cooke Family Foundation Inc give?
$190,750 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Cooke Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Cooke (President), Judith A Cooke (Vice President), Brian F Cooke (Treasurer) and J Christopher Cooke (Secretary).
What does Cooke Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.