Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4.1M. Net investment income was $141K.
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust gave $4.1M across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $1.0M), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $4,108,946
- +3103.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,027,237
- +2302.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $750,000
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kounkuey Design Initiative ($2.1M). Together the top 4 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 20 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 2477% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2020) to $4.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kounkuey Design Initiative Los Angeles, CA | Grant Pursuant to a Grant Agreement | $2,108,946 |
| Healthy Aquatics Marine Institute of Florida (DBA Reef Institute) West Palm Beach, FL | Grant Pursuant to an Endowment Agreement | $1,000,000 |
| Associates of the University of Toronto New York, NY | Grant Pursuant to an Endowment Agreement | $500,000 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Grant Pursuant to a Gift Agreement | $500,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $178,697 | $4,256,343 | $4,108,946 | 4 | $4,199,527 | $141,382 | $191,724 |
| 2025 | $4,087,957 | $1,433,747 | $210,333 | $128,263 | 3 | $184,476 | $1,417,388 | $184,333 |
| 2024 | $2,875,750 | $387,279 | $179,619 | $111,450 | 4 | $162,013 | $366,777 | $186,829 |
| 2023 | $2,661,234 | $-7,454 | $230,543 | $159,450 | 4 | $211,000 | $50,668 | $170,897 |
| 2022 | $2,899,231 | $267,564 | $199,118 | $106,962 | 5 | $181,826 | $252,300 | $199,918 |
| 2021 | $2,831,770 | $154,944 | $179,766 | $120,665 | 7 | — | $139,864 | $185,611 |
| 2020 | $2,856,592 | $199,488 | $168,995 | $106,500 | 6 | — | $186,119 | $168,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $192K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lawrence B. Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$22K (2020) → $40K (2026)
William B. Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2026)
Rachel Fletcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $40K, to Lawrence B Cohen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust
How much does Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust give each year?
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust gave $4.1M across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $128K across 3 grants.
What is Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $750,000, and its average grant was $1,027,237, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust give grants?
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and New York (12%).
Does Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $192K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust's EIN?
Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6103976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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