Marjorie Cook Foundation
The foundation was created for the purpose of furthering and fostering the equality of women under the laws of the united states.
Marjorie Cook Foundation at a glance
In short: Marjorie Cook Foundation gave $528K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $528K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $527,933
- -23.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $527,933
- +512.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $527,933
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Marjorie Cook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Associated Jewish Charities ($528K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $528K (2021) to $690K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $528K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Jewish Charities Baltimore, MD | General Support | $527,933 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,239 | $545,452 | $527,933 | 1 | $2,239 |
| 2020 | $527,993 | $19,692 | $700,171 | $690,000 | 8 | $19,692 |
About Marjorie Cook Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Marjorie Cook Foundation is a public charity, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $528K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marjorie Cook Foundation's 2021 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Barbara A. Jorgenson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clair Zamoiski Segal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Kinzer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Yahr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra P. Gohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Marjorie Cook Foundation
How much does Marjorie Cook Foundation give each year?
Marjorie Cook Foundation gave $528K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $690K across 8 grants.
Where does Marjorie Cook Foundation operate?
Marjorie Cook Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland.
What is Marjorie Cook Foundation's EIN?
Marjorie Cook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6044319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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