Cook Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,209 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$83,209
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$747,364
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was down from $138,754 the year before.
79% of its 2024 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 | $138,754 | 13 | $152,749 |
| 2024 | $83,209 | 28 | $747,364 |
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 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $19,190 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $8,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,192 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,182 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,145 |
| New York | 3 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Luke Falgoust Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Locker #505 | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hydrating Humanity | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| CareLink Foundation | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| First Chance Foundation Cave Creek | Unrestricted | $5,192 |
| Love in Action | Unrestricted | $5,182 |
| Best Buddies International | Unrestricted | $5,145 |
| The Children's Assessment Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dress For Sucess - Houston | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Trinity Klein Luteran Church | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Romainian Baptist Church | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St John Neunam Catholic Church | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House charities | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pokvoua Ukranian Catholic Church | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Int'l Fellowship of Christian Jews | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 40 Days for Life | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Katy Christian Ministries | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Weston APrice Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Russian American Children's Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lucas John Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crisis Intervention of Houston Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends for Life Shelter | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Unrestricted | $180 |
| Bynum School Midland | Unrestricted | $10 |
Officers and trustees
- Loren Cook
- Julie George
- Paula Cook
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?
$83,209 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cook Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Loren Cook (Director), Julie George (Director) and Paula Cook (Director).
What does Cook Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and international.