Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation is a private foundation in Southern Pines, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$270,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $298,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $298,000 | 25 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 19 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation 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.
What Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 18 | $269,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Union Pines High School | Educational | $35,000 |
| Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities | Charitable | $15,000 |
| North Moore High School | Educational | $15,000 |
| Moore Humane Society | Charitable | $15,000 |
| PBS North Carolina | Educational | $15,000 |
| Arts Council of Moore County | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of the WNC Nature Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Zoological Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Campbell University | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Prancing Horse Inc | Educational | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Homes of NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Center for the Arts | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc | Educational | $1,000 |
| The Penick Village Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Walthour-Moss Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandy Patterson
- Debbie Riley
- Nicole P Smiley
Questions people ask
Does Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation give?
$270,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandy Patterson (President), Debbie Riley (Vice President) and Nicole P Smiley (Secretary).
What does Donald & Elizabeth Cooke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.