William A Cooke Foundation
Accepts applications
William A Cooke Foundation is a private foundation in Louisa, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $750,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $597,649 the year before.
57% 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 | $597,649 | 85 | $16.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 85 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Randall L Tingler William A Cooke Foundation, PO Box 462, Louisa, VA 23093 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 967-0881 |
| What to submit | Guidelines and applications attached |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to louisa and orange counties in Virginia |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What William A Cooke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 84 | $1.4 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisa County Little League | Grant 2021 | $750,000 |
| Industrial Development Authority | Economic development | $351,942 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Grant general operations | $25,000 |
| Louisa County Rescue Squad | Acquisition of cardiac monitoring | $20,000 |
| Louisa County Public Schools | Our team lcps mvp award | $10,000 |
| Orange Co Childrens Toybox | Grant | $10,000 |
| Santa Council of Louisa | Grant | $10,000 |
| Lake Anna Emergency Services | Grant- fire pup for new rescue boat | $7,500 |
| Louisa Arts Center | Grant- lighting system | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,594 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hosipice of the Piedmont | Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Louisa Co Resource Council | Grantassist purchase of side-by-side | $5,000 |
| Louisa County Public Schools | Support of outdoor nature playscape | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| The Journey Home Inc | Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Randall L Tingler
- Rebecca B Cavanaugh
- Linda Parker
- J Douglas Straley
- George D Yancey
- Deborah Pettit
Questions people ask
Does William A Cooke Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William A Cooke Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs William A Cooke Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Randall L Tingler (Chairman), Rebecca B Cavanaugh (V.president/), Linda Parker (Director) and J Douglas Straley (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does William A Cooke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and health.