Cook Family Foundation Inc
Cook Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. In its 2024 filing, it reported 23 grants totaling $412,041 to charitable organizations, including organizations focused on education, support for families and young people, health equity, food access, and reproductive services.
Cook Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cook Family Foundation Inc gave $412K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $412,041
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $17,915
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,457,640
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cook Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11711 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (704) 649-6430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cook Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jesse's House Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest reported shares went to Massachusetts (23%), Illinois (17%), Virginia (17%), Georgia (13%), and California (8%). Listed 2024 recipients also include organizations in Connecticut, Minnesota, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cook Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse's House Inc Cumming, GA | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $50,000 |
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $50,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Boston Newton, MA | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $35,000 |
| Columbia Business School Club of NY Inc Greenwich, CT | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $30,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Minneapolis, MN | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $30,000 |
| Caremessage San Francisco, CA | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $20,000 |
| Greater Chiacago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Boston, MA | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $20,000 |
| Tasis Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $20,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc Boston, MA | Aligns with Mission of Foundation | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,457,640 | $2,994,378 | $499,981 | $412,041 | 23 | $412,041 | $2,953,458 | $446,503 |
| 2023 | $8,206,493 | $8,206,493 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cook Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $447K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of missions: Jesse’s House provides temporary shelter for abused or at-risk girls ages seven to seventeen; Jeremiah Program works to disrupt poverty for single mothers and their children; and CareMessage works to improve health equity for low-income populations. Other recipients include educational organizations, food banks, and organizations supporting reproductive autonomy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $412,041. Grant sizes ranged from $1,041 to $50,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Jesse’s House and the University of Richmond; $35,000 to Cradles to Crayons Boston; and $30,000 each to Columbia Business School Club of NY and Jeremiah Program. Other grants included $20,000 each to CareMessage, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, TASIS Foundation, and The Greater Boston Food Bank; and $15,000 each to Catherine Cook School and Chicago Abortion Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy M. Cook and Jeffrey H. Thomasson as directors, and Taylor M. Cook as an officer.
Cook Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey H. Thomasson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy M. Cook
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor M. Cook
Officer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cook Family Foundation Inc
How much does Cook Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Cook Family Foundation Inc gave $412K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Cook Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cook Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,915, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cook Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Cook Family Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (17%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Cook Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Cook Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aligns with Mission of Foundation" (23 grants).
Who are Cook Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cook Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jesse's House Inc ($50,000), University of Richmond ($50,000) and Cradles to Crayons Boston ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cook Family Foundation Inc?
Cook Family Foundation Inc reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $412K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $447K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cook Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cook Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cook Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cook Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4609784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Cook Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Cook Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cook-family-foundation-inc-morg_5cf6569572eb43948e4cdae89306439f
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