Mark and Judith Cook Foundation
The Mark and Judith Cook Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $570,000, with support for organizations working in areas including education, community services, food assistance, health and well-being, and arts education.
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark and Judith Cook Foundation gave $570K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $570,000
- +91.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,667
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $9,352,308
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mark and Judith Cook Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should submit a written application stating the organization and purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel W Daly Iiico Oaks
Mailing address: Hartline Daly2323 S Shepherd, Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 979-5566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark and Judith Cook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jacksonville Independent School District ($125K). Together the top 10 received $435K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 39 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (84%), Colorado (7%), Tennessee (6%), and Washington, DC (3%). The largest share went to Texas organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mark and Judith Cook Foundation gives
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2023) to $750K (2019). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $570K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Independent School District Jacksonville, TX | Education | $125,000 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Education | $75,000 |
| Tamina Community Center Conroe, TX | To help with the before and after school programs | $55,000 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank Inc Conroe, TX | Community Food Bank | $30,000 |
| West Street Recovery Houston, TX | To provide essential services to residents of northeast houston | $30,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation Houston, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| Conroe Art League Inc Conroe, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| Fiel Houston Inc Houston, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| Shape Community Center Houston, TX | Promote Health and Well Being | $25,000 |
| Jefferson County Library Foundation Wheat Ridge, CO | Education | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,352,308 | $1,482,886 | $819,090 | $570,000 | 18 | $573,600 | $1,242,821 | $592,772 |
| 2024 | $8,688,512 | $1,002,535 | $526,878 | $298,269 | 9 | $302,019 | $769,079 | $568,502 |
| 2023 | $8,212,855 | $634,587 | $338,970 | $137,325 | 4 | $141,325 | $427,721 | $502,032 |
| 2022 | $7,917,238 | $946,309 | $692,586 | $479,825 | 5 | $483,325 | $738,939 | $504,845 |
| 2021 | $7,663,516 | $1,196,861 | $638,203 | $417,000 | 3 | $420,750 | $969,077 | $532,455 |
| 2020 | $7,104,857 | $270,952 | $676,823 | $505,000 | 4 | — | $91,983 | $455,213 |
| 2019 | $7,510,728 | $869,072 | $932,091 | $750,000 | 4 | — | $686,377 | $468,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark and Judith Cook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $593K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included education, art education, community food bank support, before- and after-school programs, services for residents of Northeast Houston, and health and well-being.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Tamina Community Center says it provides before- and after-school care, meal services, school supplies, summer programming, and other services. West Street Recovery says it connects communities with resources to rebuild after climate disasters and build resilience. Montgomery County Food Bank describes its work as fighting hunger by distributing food through partner agencies. Houston Public Media Foundation says it supports arts and culture, education, and trusted news. SHAPE Community Center says its programs aim to improve the quality of life for people of African descent. Houston Public Library Foundation says it supports the Houston Public Library through funding and partnerships, including for literacy initiatives and technology access. Art Students League of Denver says it offers courses and programs for artists at every level, and Jefferson County Library Foundation says it supports and enriches Jefferson County Public Library.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $570,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $125,000, with a median grant of $22,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $125,000 to Jacksonville Independent School District and $75,000 to the University of Houston, both for education. Other grants included $55,000 to Tamina Community Center for before- and after-school programs; $30,000 each to Montgomery County Food Bank and West Street Recovery; and $25,000 each to Houston Public Media Foundation, Conroe Art League, FIEL Houston, and SHAPE Community Center. Houston Public Library Foundation, Art Students League of Denver, and Jefferson County Library Foundation each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Dewayne Cook as president, treasurer, and director; Judith Claire Womack Cook as vice president and secretary; and Kevin Michael Cook, Molly Claire Cook, and Chloe Hope Cook as directors.
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation is led by Mark Dewayne Cook, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Dewayne Cook
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Hope Cook
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Michael Cook
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Claire Cook
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judith Claire Womack Cook
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Mark and Judith Cook Foundation
How much does Mark and Judith Cook Foundation give each year?
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation gave $570K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $298K across 9 grants.
What is Mark and Judith Cook Foundation's typical grant size?
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $31,667, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark and Judith Cook Foundation give grants?
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (7%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants) and Conroe, TX (3 grants).
Does Mark and Judith Cook Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Mark and Judith Cook Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants).
Who are Mark and Judith Cook Foundation's largest grantees?
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jacksonville Independent School District ($125,000), University of Houston ($75,000) and Tamina Community Center ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mark and Judith Cook Foundation?
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $574K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $593K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mark and Judith Cook Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included education, art education, community food bank support, before- and after-school programs, services for residents of Northeast Houston, and health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark and Judith Cook Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mark and Judith Cook Foundation's EIN?
Mark and Judith Cook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2423522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Mark and Judith Cook Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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