Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.1 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $750,000 and the largest $2.1 million. 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$4.1 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$750,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,263 the year before.
25% 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 | $111,450 | 4 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $128,263 | 3 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $4.1 million | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kounkuey Design Initiative | Grant pursuant to a grant agreement | $2.1 million |
| Healthy Aquatics Marine Institute of Florida (DBA Reef Institute) | Grant pursuant to an endowment agreement | $1.0 million |
| Associates of the University of Toronto | Grant pursuant to an endowment agreement | $500,000 |
| Asu Foundation | Grant pursuant to a gift agreement | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence B Cohen
- Rachel Fletcher
- William B Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $750,000.
Who runs Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence B Cohen (Trustee), Rachel Fletcher (Trustee) and William B Roberts (Trustee).