Cook Foundation
Accepts applications
Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Gloucester, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $94,950 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$94,950
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$241,824
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,345 the year before.
42% 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 | $53,345 | 9 | $179,310 |
| 2024 | $94,950 | 12 | $241,824 |
How to apply
| Contact | Board of Directors Cook Foundation PO Box 1383, Gloucester, VA 23061 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 693-2729 |
| What to submit | The board will designate information to be submitted as needed. |
| Deadlines | Deadlines are set by the board as needed. |
| Restrictions | Benefit of awards are for members of either the gloucester or mathews county, va community. |
What Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 11 | $84,950 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Museum of Art | Operations | $20,000 |
| TC Walker-Woodville School Foundation | Operations | $20,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Fairfield Foundation | Operations | $15,500 |
| Jeff Lichtenstein | Production of sports star for columbia university film festival | $10,000 |
| Gloucester Arts on Main | Operations | $3,000 |
| Gloucester High | Education and arts | $2,500 |
| Bay School Community Arts Center | Operations | $1,750 |
| Arts at Abingdon | Operations | $1,000 |
| Soundscapes | Operations | $500 |
| Gloucester Museum Foundation | Operations | $450 |
| Gloucester Moose Family Center Lodge 886 | Operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph
- Carolyn Dudley
- Karen Flowe
- Elizabeth Blackney
- Julie Weissend
- Suzanne Scott
- Margaret Singleton
- Kim Hensley
- Rosie Crawford
Questions people ask
Does Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines are set by the board as needed..
How much does Cook Foundation give?
$94,950 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Cook Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph (President), Carolyn Dudley (Vice President), Karen Flowe (Secretary) and Elizabeth Blackney (Executive Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.