Robert and Bess Cook Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert and Bess Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Bingham Farms, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,200 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $262 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$28,200
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$262
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$605,651
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,750 the year before.
6% of its 2025 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 | $32,100 | 25 | $610,257 |
| 2024 | $29,750 | 37 | $604,505 |
| 2025 | $28,200 | 32 | $605,651 |
How to apply
| Contact | Regina Brodersen 30100 Telegraph Road Suite 403, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 645-2300 |
| What to submit | Written request with specific purpose detailed. |
What Robert and Bess Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 24 | $25,525 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,100 |
| Iowa | 1 | $750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $125 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50 |
| New York | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Food bank | $4,000 |
| Meadowbrook Congregational Church | Religious | $3,500 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Food bank | $3,200 |
| St John Catholic Church | Religious | $2,500 |
| Cleary University | Education | $1,800 |
| Detroit Public Schools Foundation | Education | $1,750 |
| Metro Detroit Police & Fire | General | $1,300 |
| Royal Oak Historical Museum | Cultural | $1,300 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General | $1,200 |
| Olivet College | Education | $1,150 |
| Younge Dradul Ling Inc | General | $1,100 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Food bank | $1,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Religious | $800 |
| American Red Cross | General | $750 |
| Michigan Humane Society | General | $325 |
| Special Olympics of Michigan | General | $275 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Medical | $250 |
| Berea Animal Rescue Friends | General | $250 |
| Homes for Our Troops | General | $250 |
| WRCJ Radio | General | $250 |
| Academy of Early Music | General | $200 |
| Detroit Public TV | General | $150 |
| Michigan Hispanic Collaborative | General | $150 |
| American Indian College Fund | Education | $125 |
| Chamber Music Society of Detroit | General | $100 |
| Redford Township Districtlibrary | General | $100 |
| Royal Oak Public Library | Education | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General | $100 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue | General | $75 |
| Historical Society of Michigan | General | $50 |
| Meals on Wheels | Education | $50 |
| The Accomplis Collective | General | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia van Dommelen
- Minette Grow
- Regina Brodersen
- Libby Walker
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Bess Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert and Bess Cook Foundation give?
$28,200 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $262.
Who runs Robert and Bess Cook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia van Dommelen (Vice President), Minette Grow (Treasurer), Regina Brodersen (Secretary) and Libby Walker (President).
What does Robert and Bess Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and education.