Cook Foundation
Cook Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $925K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $28K.
Cook Foundation at a glance
In short: Cook Foundation gave $47K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,727
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,192
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $924,609
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Belgrade Community Library Foundati ($10K). Together the top 9 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cook Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $48K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Community Library Foundati Belgrade, MT | Assist in the development of general library collections. | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Christian School Manhattan, MT | Assist in the additional Chromebook Cart program. | $5,467 |
| Lightwell Foundation Bozeman, MT | Provide direct financial assistance to pediatric cancer survivors for medical expenses. | $5,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Young Life Bozeman, MT | Support hiring WyldLife Director. | $5,000 |
| Bozeman Summit School Bozeman, MT | Assist in replacing the Turffshield plastic interlocking tile system in the gym. | $5,000 |
| Montana Ballet Company Bozeman, MT | Support the adaptive dance program. | $5,000 |
| Potential Bozeman, MT | Support scholarship funding. | $5,000 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation Bozeman, MT | Support the BSF Alpine Program. | $3,260 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman, MT | To support the family engagement program. | $3,000 |
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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 | $924,609 | $46,245 | $64,919 | $46,727 | 9 | $46,727 | $28,053 | $49,822 |
| 2023 | $942,982 | $15,677 | $62,482 | $47,540 | 7 | $47,540 | $8,110 | $46,293 |
| 2022 | $989,789 | $17,646 | $68,210 | $36,220 | 5 | $36,220 | — | $47,405 |
| 2021 | $1,040,351 | $1,046,626 | $6,275 | — | — | — | $816,580 | $36,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cook Foundation is led by Kody Lyons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kody Lyons
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gene Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristan Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marlys Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karl Cook
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Cook
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Foundation
How much does Cook Foundation give each year?
Cook Foundation gave $47K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 7 grants.
What is Cook Foundation's typical grant size?
Cook Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,192, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cook Foundation give grants?
Cook Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (7 grants).
Does Cook Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Cook Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cook Foundation's largest grantees?
Cook Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Belgrade Community Library Foundati ($10,000), Manhattan Christian School ($5,467) and Lightwell Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cook Foundation?
Cook Foundation reported $925K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (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 is Cook Foundation's EIN?
Cook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0667328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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