Cabe Cook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cabe Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Texarkana, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $261,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$261,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $249,500 the year before.
47% 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 | $276,000 | 18 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $249,500 | 20 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $261,500 | 17 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Cabe Cook 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 Cabe Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $182,500 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $29,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Texarkana Parks Inc | Futherance of exempt purposes | $60,000 |
| First Methodist Church | Futherance of exempt status | $40,000 |
| Casa of Texarkana | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Christian Life Preparatory School | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Epworth Church Association | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Texarkana Symphony Orchestra | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $23,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $15,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Texarkana | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy | Futherance of exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Opportunities Inc | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Cottage School | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Randy Sam's Outreach Shelter | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m University-Texarkana | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Watersprings Ranch | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Main Street Texarkana | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Furtherance of exempt purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Cook Prieskorn
- Jeff Prieskorn
- Mildred Cook Creighton
Questions people ask
Does Cabe Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cabe Cook Foundation give?
$261,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cabe Cook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Cook Prieskorn (President), Jeff Prieskorn (Secretary) and Mildred Cook Creighton (Treasurer).
What does Cabe Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.