The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$50.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
7% 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 | $1.8 million | 47 | $40.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 43 | $50.6 million |
How to apply
The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 17 | $760,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $270,000 |
| New York | 3 | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $90,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $80,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 3 | $55,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Belmont innovation labs | $100,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children | Unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Youth & family chaplain program and unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| Mercy Ministries | Outreach special projects | $100,000 |
| Praxis Inc | Unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| Redeemer City to City | Global faith & work initiative and mexico city hub city | $90,000 |
| Hope International | Support for rwanda and latin america | $85,000 |
| Micah Project | Support for hiring development director and unrestricted funds | $80,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Cross-cultural growth fund, partners fund, and video resources | $60,000 |
| Uprise Nashville | Unrestricted funds | $60,000 |
| Chalmers Center | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Nashville | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Mission Increase Foundation | Project impact, mission grants, and unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc | Cove pastor renewal and military marriage retreats | $40,000 |
| Christian Alliance for Orphans | Development & discipleship initiative | $40,000 |
| Montreat College | Thrive center and keystone scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Arrabon | Unrestricted funds | $35,000 |
| Operation Andrew Group | United4pastors program | $35,000 |
| Acton Institute | Au scholarships | $30,000 |
| Corner to Corner | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Made to Flourish | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Narrow Gate Foundation | Technology upgrades | $30,000 |
| Rabbit Room Inc | St. Anne's and north wind manor funds | $30,000 |
| The Veritas Forum | Veritas scholars program | $30,000 |
| Trinity Forum | Nashville programs and unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Urban Youth Workers Institute | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Missions Development International | Core workshop program | $25,000 |
| CUL2VATE | Support for purchase of refrigerated van | $20,000 |
| Hiinga | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| International Leadership Center | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| St Paul Christian Academy | Leadership development initiatives | $20,000 |
| The Outreach Foundation | Outreach foundation partnership grants | $20,000 |
| Big Table Nashville | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Legal Vocation Fellowship LLC | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Nashville Fellows | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Study Center | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Professionals in Christian Philanthropy | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Scarlet Hope Nashville | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Singleton
- Joseph C Cook Jr
- Joseph C Cook III
- Christine Cook Singleton
- Judith E Cook
- Ashley B Cook
Questions people ask
Does The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Singleton (President), Joseph C Cook Jr (Board Chair), Joseph C Cook III (Vp/Secr/Treasurer) and Christine Cook Singleton (Vice-President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.