Howard A Cook Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Howard A Cook Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,700 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $31,400. 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$145,700
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$31,400
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,350 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,350 | 10 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $145,700 | 14 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Howard A Cook Family Foundation Inc 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 Howard A Cook Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $110,700 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Essex Museum | Program support | $31,400 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch of St Maarten | Program support | $30,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise | Program support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Charles River School Inc | Program support | $11,000 |
| Brookwood School Incorporated | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lappin Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Yestermorrow Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Fairwind Learning Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Peabody Jewish Center | Program support | $3,600 |
| Friends of Young Judaea Inc (DBA Camp Yj) | Program support | $3,600 |
| Chabad of the North Shore | Program support | $2,500 |
| Chabad Center of Brookline | Program support | $1,800 |
| Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh & Education Center Inc | Program support | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin R Cook
- Margaret Cook
Questions people ask
Does Howard A Cook Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard A Cook Family Foundation Inc give?
$145,700 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Howard A Cook Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Justin R Cook (President/Treasurer/Director) and Margaret Cook (Clerk/Director).
What does Howard A Cook Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.