Cook Foundation
Accepts applications
Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Bozeman, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,727 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$46,727
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $47,540 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $47,540 | 7 | $954,164 |
| 2024 | $46,727 | 9 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kevin Cook 1276 N 15th Ave STE 103, Bozeman, MT 59715-3289 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 586-0302 |
| What to submit | Detailed explanation of past, present, and future activities. |
What Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 9 | $46,727 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Community Library Foundati | Assist in the development of general library collections. | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Christian School | Assist in the additional Chromebook Cart program. | $5,467 |
| Lightwell Foundation | Provide direct financial assistance to pediatric cancer survivors for medical expenses. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support hiring WyldLife Director. | $5,000 |
| Bozeman Summit School | Assist in replacing the Turffshield plastic interlocking tile system in the gym. | $5,000 |
| Montana Ballet Company | Support the adaptive dance program. | $5,000 |
| Potential | Support scholarship funding. | $5,000 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation | Support the BSF Alpine Program. | $3,260 |
| Individual | To support the family engagement program. | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kody Lyons
- Karl Cook
- Kevin Cook
- Kristan Cook
- Gene Cook
- Marlys Cook
Questions people ask
Does Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cook Foundation give?
$46,727 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cook Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kody Lyons (President), Karl Cook (Vice President), Kevin Cook (Secretary/Treas) and Kristan Cook (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.