John Brown Cook Foundation
The John Brown Cook Foundation is a private foundation based in Chester, Connecticut. Incorporated in 1952, it operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation with a focus on supporting institutions and organizations aligned with conservative American values and individual rights.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.7M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+12.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$209K
+4.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to make grants to institutions, including colleges and universities, educational associations, and public policy research organizations relating to preservation of the American economic system and national defense.
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations that address individual rights and freedoms, with emphasis on promoting conservative American values. Recent funding priorities include:
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Journalism
- Arts and Culture
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation provides project support and general operating support to grantees.
Grant Range
$10,000–$1,000,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grants are made nationwide, with emphasis on the New York City metropolitan area. Primary funding regions include New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $37,692,528
- Total revenues: $3,553,211
- Total expenses: $3,389,531
- Investment income and dividends: $1,386,341
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,692,528 | $37,619,513 | $37,917,705 |
| Revenue | $3,553,211 | $2,705,496 | $1,466,239 |
| Expenses | $3,389,531 | $3,003,688 | $4,141,733 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,937,176 | $2,616,333 | $3,616,537 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,133,041 | $2,183,559 | $1,049,627 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,721,482 | $2,479,574 | $2,608,073 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY M COOK | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| BRETT PHANEUF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY GREGORY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WALLIS GRAHAM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIRBY LIM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 450 4 Water Street Chester, CT 06412-0450
Telephone: 860-526-4911
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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