Cook Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$181,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,500 the year before.
46% 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 | $21,000 | 11 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $79,500 | 21 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $181,500 | 27 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Cook Family 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 Cook Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $93,000 |
| New York | 4 | $29,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $14,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Vassar College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wayne Art Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Upper Darby Arts and Education Fdn | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Delaware County Community College E | Unrestricted Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rose Tree Early Learning Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wallingford Community Arts Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hias | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| ALS United Mid-Atlantic | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NAMI - Montgomery County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Libertad | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childmind Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nationalities Service Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Media Arts Council | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Media Food Bank | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NPR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Network for Immigrant Re | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Immigration Advocacy Services Inc | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kula Project | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Curtis Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Cook
- Patience A Soule
- Lindsay C Hannigan
Questions people ask
Does Cook Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cook Family Foundation give?
$181,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cook Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Cook (Trustee), Patience A Soule (Trustee) and Lindsay C Hannigan (Trustee).
What does Cook Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.