Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda
Accepts applications
Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda is a private foundation in Pella, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $61,900 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$61,900
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $76,200 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,200 | 28 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $61,900 | 29 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kay de Cook 1349 NW Drive, Pella, IA 50219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 628-4840 |
| What to submit | Form from the foundation |
What Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 21 | $52,300 |
| Michigan | 2 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake View Camp | General fund | $25,000 |
| Central College | General fund & mk scholarship | $3,000 |
| Iowa National Heritage Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| Western Theological | General fund | $3,000 |
| Pella Historical Society | General fund | $2,500 |
| Iowa PBS | General fund | $2,000 |
| Pella Community Center | General | $2,000 |
| Pella Food Shelf | General fund | $2,000 |
| Pella Opera House Commission | General fund | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General fund | $2,000 |
| Reformed Church in America | Church planting | $2,000 |
| The Well | General fund | $2,000 |
| Third Church | General fund | $2,000 |
| University of Iowa Holden Cancer Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Door of Faith | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hearthstone Captial Campaign | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pella Community Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Inhf Wilderness Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dollars for Scholars | General fund | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General fund | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | General fund | $300 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | General fund | $300 |
| Crossroads of Pella LTD | General fund | $300 |
| KCWN | General fund | $300 |
| Life 1071 | General fund | $300 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | General fund | $300 |
| Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge | General fund | $250 |
| Union Street Players | General fund | $250 |
| Pella Regional Health Center Auxiliary | General fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kay de Cook
- Daniel de Cook
- Michael de Cook
- Lisa van Maanen
Questions people ask
Does Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda give?
$61,900 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda?
Its 2024 filing lists Kay de Cook (President), Daniel de Cook (Vice President), Michael de Cook (Treasurer) and Lisa van Maanen (Secretary).
What does Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.