W Bruce Mary Louise Cook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
W Bruce Mary Louise Cook Foundation is a private foundation in White Salmon, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$85,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,349 the year before.
40% 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 | $89,500 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $59,349 | 12 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $85,500 | 13 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
W Bruce Mary Louise 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $33,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council for the Homeless | General Support | $25,000 |
| Women Donors Network | General Support | $20,000 |
| FORA Forging Opportunities for Refu | General Support | $10,000 |
| WSU Foundation | General Support | $7,000 |
| Corp Accountability Project | General Support | $6,000 |
| Mt St Helens Institute | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Xerces Society | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | General Support | $1,500 |
| Individual | General Support | $1,000 |
| SHARE Inc | General Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $1,000 |
| YWCA Clark County | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Cook
Questions people ask
Does W Bruce Mary Louise Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W Bruce Mary Louise Cook Foundation give?
$85,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs W Bruce Mary Louise Cook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Cook (Trustee).