John M and Alma Shirey Cook

Foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 56-6092899

John M and Alma Shirey Cook is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $389K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $21K.

Key facts about John M and Alma Shirey Cook

EIN: 56-6092899
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $18,500
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $18,500
Median grant: $18,500
Total assets: $389,214
Primary geography: North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How John M and Alma Shirey Cook gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$389K

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$19K

-7.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-7.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John M and Alma Shirey Cook reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John M and Alma Shirey Cook

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $19K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

North Carolina

Cities

Concord

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$389,214	$387,874	$394,466
Revenue	$27,583	$20,964	$-14,271
Expenses	$26,587	$27,383	$31,967
Qualifying Distributions	$20,248	$21,795	$25,761
Net Investment Income	$21,326	$15,081	$9,167
Distributable Amount	$22,115	$20,533	$21,995

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Kenny Propst ($18,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KENNY PROPST Concord, NC	GENERAL OPERATION	$18,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wells Fargo Bank N a	Trustee	1	$6,464

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is John M and Alma Shirey Cook?

As of 2024, John M and Alma Shirey Cook holds $389K in total assets with $28K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $19K in 2024.

Where does John M and Alma Shirey Cook operate?

John M and Alma Shirey Cook has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What size grants does John M and Alma Shirey Cook award?

In 2024, John M and Alma Shirey Cook awarded 1 grant totaling $19K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John M and Alma Shirey Cook required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John M and Alma Shirey Cook reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.