Cook Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation in Owosso, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $705,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$705,000
- Assets$39.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.4 million 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 | $613,873 | 8 | $36.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 20 | $37.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 20 | $39.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tom Cook Executive Director P O Box 278 120 W Exchange St, Suite 202, Owosso, MI 48867 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 725-1621 |
| What to submit | Letter or grant format |
| Deadlines | Annual |
| Restrictions | State of Michigan-focuses on shiawassee county |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cook Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | $2.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shiawassee District Library | Community development | $705,000 |
| Various Others | Other grants | $310,026 |
| Various Others | Technology training & networking | $281,991 |
| University of Michigan | Scholarships and related-special | $217,681 |
| Shiawassee Resd | Child development | $183,986 |
| Catholic Charities of Shia & Genes | Community development | $101,000 |
| Shiawassee Economic Dev Partners | Community development | $99,000 |
| University of Michigan | Scholarships and related-dc | $90,146 |
| Safecenter (Rave) | Capacity building | $80,000 |
| Shiawassee YMCA | Capacity building | $40,000 |
| Voices for Childern Advocacy Center | Capacity building | $40,000 |
| Lebowsky Center | Capacity building | $40,000 |
| Corunna Public Schools | Educational support | $35,000 |
| United Way of Genesse County | Community development | $35,000 |
| Shiawassee Arts Center | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Respite Volunteers of Shia | Capacity building | $15,000 |
| Shiawassee Humane Society | Capacity building | $15,000 |
| Perry Public Schools | Educational support | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Shiawassee River | Environment | $10,000 |
| Durand Union Station Inc (Dusi) | Capacity building | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul C Cook
- Thomas B Cook
- Anna E Owens
- Bailey Leppert
- Matt van Epps
- Susie Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Cook Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annual.
How much does Cook Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Cook Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul C Cook (President), Thomas B Cook (Executive Di), Anna E Owens (Trustee) and Bailey Leppert (Secretary Tr) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cook Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and human services.