Cook Museum of Natural Science
Cook Museum of Natural Science is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Decatur, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.8M in total assets. In 2024, it made $4.0M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $73K.
Cook Museum of Natural Science at a glance
- Total assets
- $27,823,729
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,955,023
- +96.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $4,047,756
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,840,331
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,823,729 | $5,955,023 | $5,840,331 | $4,047,756 | $72,623 |
| 2023 | $27,838,145 | $3,024,375 | $5,467,367 | $3,601,873 | $159,131 |
| 2022 | $29,851,098 | $3,884,056 | $5,522,570 | $3,594,000 | $102,876 |
| 2021 | $31,863,685 | $9,083,410 | $5,232,629 | $3,397,717 | — |
| 2020 | $45,119,788 | $19,899,136 | $5,791,123 | — | $34,237 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cook Museum of Natural Science is led by Brian C. Cook, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian C. Cook
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Cook Jr.
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Cook
Treasurer & Director
Assistant Secretary & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lyn S. Cook
Secretary & Director
Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eleanor M. Cook (2020) — Secretary & Director
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 Museum of Natural Science
How large is Cook Museum of Natural Science?
Cook Museum of Natural Science reported $27.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What is Cook Museum of Natural Science?
Cook Museum of Natural Science is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Decatur, AL. It holds $27.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Cook Museum of Natural Science's EIN?
Cook Museum of Natural Science's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0750517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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