The Gardiner-Cook Cello Endowment
Accepts applications
The Gardiner-Cook Cello Endowment is a private foundation in State College, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$245,025
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,855 | 5 | $185,746 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 4 | $225,215 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 4 | $245,025 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Kim D Cook 1774 Cambridge Dr, State College, PA 16803 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 861-1797 |
| What to submit | Students will present applications to the gcce. Selected applicants will then audition before the gcce selection committee |
| Deadlines | Applications may be submitted at any time |
| Restrictions | Current and prospective students of ms cook or other teacher as the board of gcce designates. Students applying to the state college campus of the Pennsylvania state university who play the cello will be informed of the existence of the scholarship and will be invited to fill out an application. |
What The Gardiner-Cook Cello Endowment funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim D Cook
- Peter Heaney
- Svetlana Rodionovaa
Questions people ask
Does The Gardiner-Cook Cello Endowment accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time.
How much does The Gardiner-Cook Cello Endowment give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Gardiner-Cook Cello Endowment?
Its 2025 filing lists Kim D Cook (President), Peter Heaney (Treasurer) and Svetlana Rodionovaa (Secretary).
What does The Gardiner-Cook Cello Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.