Mark and Judith Cook Foundation
Accepts applications
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $570,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$570,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $298,269 the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,325 | 4 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $298,269 | 9 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $570,000 | 18 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel W Daly Iiico Oaks Hartline DALY2323 S Shepherd, Houston, TX 77019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 979-5566 |
| What to submit | written application stating organization and purpose |
What Mark and Judith Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $480,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Independent School District | Education | $125,000 |
| University of Houston | Education | $75,000 |
| Tamina Community Center | To help with the before and after school programs | $55,000 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank Inc | Community food bank | $30,000 |
| West Street Recovery | To provide essential services to residents of northeast houston | $30,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Conroe Art League Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Fiel Houston Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Shape Community Center | Promote health and well being | $25,000 |
| Jefferson County Library Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Art Students League of Denver | Art education | $20,000 |
| Houston Public Library Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Texas Casa Inc | To advocate for court-appointed special advocates (casa) programs | $20,000 |
| The Houston Food Bank | To support food distribution programs | $15,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries - Meals on Wheels | To alleviate hunger and food insecurity | $15,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Food assistance programs | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | To promote community programs | $15,000 |
| Young Audiences Inc of Houston | To educate and inspire through the arts | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Dewayne Cook
- Judith Claire Womack Cook
- Kevin Michael Cook
- Molly Claire Cook
- Chloe Hope Cook
Questions people ask
Does Mark and Judith Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mark and Judith Cook Foundation give?
$570,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Mark and Judith Cook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Dewayne Cook (Pres., Treas, Dir), Judith Claire Womack Cook (VP, Sec), Kevin Michael Cook (Director) and Molly Claire Cook (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mark and Judith Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and food and hunger.