Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $642,200 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $625,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$642,200
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$625,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $638,950 the year before.
22% 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 | $763,600 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $638,950 | 21 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $642,200 | 23 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc 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 Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 22 | $641,700 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC State School of Design | Financial support | $625,000 |
| Wilmington Symphony Orchestra | Financial support | $3,000 |
| UNC Rex Cancer Center | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Cape Fear River Watch | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Wrightsville Beach History Museum | Financial support | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Allegany Junior Appalachian Musicians | Financial support | $500 |
| Fellowship Hall | Financial support | $500 |
| Food Bank of North Carolina | Financial support | $500 |
| Kids Making It | Financial support | $500 |
| NC ALS | Financial support | $500 |
| Nourish NC | Financial support | $500 |
| Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Financial support | $500 |
| The Green Chair | Financial support | $500 |
| Umcor | Financial support | $500 |
| WHQR | Financial support | $500 |
| Wunc Radio | Financial support | $500 |
| Wunc TV | Financial support | $500 |
| Beafort Historical Association | Financial support | $300 |
| Bannertown Baptist Church | Financial support | $150 |
| Salem Bapitist Church | Financial support | $150 |
| The Foundation of Hope | Financial support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry A Cook
- Marilyn S Cook
Questions people ask
Does Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc give?
$642,200 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerry A Cook (President) and Marilyn S Cook (Vice-President).
What does Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.