Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $9,317 and the largest $223,786. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$9,317
- Largest grant$223,786
- Assets$52.3 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
62% 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 | $2.0 million | 60 | $46.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 64 | $52.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelly Gene Cook Sr Char Foundation 9 Southside Circle, Houston, TX 77025 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 346-1304 |
What Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 25 | $1.4 million |
| Texas | 8 | $296,000 |
| Louisiana | 20 | $211,360 |
| Alabama | 3 | $27,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $7,204 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships - Alonzo, Andino, Bailey, Gibson, Frazure, Hardy, Harrison, Horton, Howard, Jackson, Love, Moore, O'Bryant, Owah, Parker, Pittman, Rodgers, Russell, Sanders, Schulle, Shelly, Sidaway, Spencer, Tribble, Tynes, Vazeii | $223,786 |
| Magnolia Speech School | Contributions - Operating expenses and capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - F. Anderson, J. Bower, E. Brassfield, J. Childress, C. Cook, A. Decker, E. Ethis, J. Fulton, E. Hammons, Q. Hencricks, A. Pannell, A. Pool, S. Pool, N. Van, L. Wilson, G. Winters | $141,193 |
| Individual | Scholarships - Allen, Bird, Causey, Cook, Dawson, Gillentine, Hendon, Hernandez, Hill, Hooker, Lawson, May, McCurdy, A. Nguyen, T. Nguyen, Patel, Perry, Pilcher, Scales, Scruggs, Suh, Ta, White, | $135,173 |
| Options Inc | Horticulture Education Program | $130,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi Foundation | DuBard School for Language Disorders | $125,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | Civil & Environmental Engineering Building | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country | General support | $75,000 |
| Briarwood School | Teacher Intensive Program and Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - J. Benne, H. Clayton, C. Hartline; K. LaPorte, S. Rickles, J. Scruggs, C. Warren, J. Wilson | $50,000 |
| University of Houston | College of Medicine - Simulation Theatre | $50,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Science Innovation Institute | $50,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - B. Coleman, D. Conway, D. Cooper, S. Edmondson, M. Heath, C. Hust, R. Holloway, D. Martinez, K. Miller, H. Ozedern M. Simmons, B. Sykes, A. Williams | $39,975 |
| Individual | Scholarships - A. Davis, L. Tynes | $37,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships - J. Cobb-Martin, C. Quillian | $37,500 |
| French Camp Academy | General support | $35,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - C. Hensley, J. Kees, S. Ladnier, S. Steele | $30,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - M. Arroyo - Casillas, M. Fries, N. McClain, A. Meeks | $30,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - M. Cockrell, R. Kelly, B. Rorer, S. Stutzman | $30,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - Joel | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - Singh | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - B. Morales | $20,000 |
| Houston Livestock & Rodeo | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - 17 STAR Student Scholarships $1,000 - Abdo, A., Babb, C., Brown, M., Crace, B., Douget, L., Frain, E., Gao, S., Henson, W., Ko, S., Le, T., Moore, W., Srinath, N., Truong, T., Tu, L., Walker, J., Xue, I., Zevallos, G. | $17,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - E. Estis, J. Pilcher | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - S. Connelly, J. Jarrell, A. Trigg | $15,000 |
| Individual | Computers - R. Gillentine, E. Nguyen, A. Hooker, K. Pittman, S. McCurdy, F. Ezell | $11,723 |
| Public Education Forum Of Mississippi | Teacher enrichment - Teacher Grants for STAR Student - 17 teachers $500; 3 teachers $1,000 | $11,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships - B. Bell, E. Esperon, G. Jarrell, N. Keen, S. Lakshminarayanan | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - B. McGlothin | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - J. Benne | $10,000 |
| Individual | Computers - L.Tynes, S. Vazeii, E. Frazure, A. Schulle | $8,634 |
| Individual | Computers - E. Wilson, A. Pannell, J. Thorton, Q. Hendricks | $8,218 |
| Individual | Scholarships - Vargheese | $6,000 |
| Individual | Computers - C. Hust, D, Martinez, H, Ozerden | $5,743 |
| Individual | Scholarships - B. Jarrell | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - Griffin | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - Lam | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships - Patel | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Rochelle
- Robert B Kneppler
- Ronald G Page
- Carolyn Bost
- Julie Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $9,317.
Who runs Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Rochelle (President), Robert B Kneppler (Vice President), Ronald G Page (Treasurer) and Carolyn Bost (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.