Real Men Cook Foundation
Real Men Cook Foundation is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Marina Del Rey, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $115K.
Real Men Cook Foundation at a glance
In short: Real Men Cook Foundation gave $115K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $57K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $114,951
- +37.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $57,476
- +244.2% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $57,476
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (87% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Real Men Cook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2019) to $115K (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $114,951 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | — | $116,913 | $114,951 | 2 |
| 2019 | $116,913 | $277 | $87,248 | $83,500 | 5 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Real Men Cook Foundation is led by Fred D. Parrott, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Fred D. Parrott
President
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Real Men Cook Foundation
How much does Real Men Cook Foundation give each year?
Real Men Cook Foundation gave $115K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $84K across 5 grants.
What is Real Men Cook Foundation?
Real Men Cook Foundation is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Marina Del Rey, CA.
Where does Real Men Cook Foundation operate?
Real Men Cook Foundation has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What is Real Men Cook Foundation's EIN?
Real Men Cook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4256348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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