Rex R Cook Charitable Trust
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Urbandale, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $83K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $23K.
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Rex R Cook Charitable Trust gave $82K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,000
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,111
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,380
- Total assets
- $83,130
- -41.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rex R Cook Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Ministries ($26K). Together the top 9 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rex R Cook Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2023) to $82K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA | General Charity | $25,830 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Des Moines, IA | General Charity | $15,170 |
| Dmarc Food Pantry Des Moines, IA | General Charity | $9,840 |
| American Red Cross - Central IA Chapter Des Moines, IA | General Charity | $7,380 |
| The Easter Seals Society of Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Charity | $7,380 |
| The Salvation Army Omaha, NE | General Charity | $7,380 |
| American Legion Highland Post 374 Des Moines, IA | General Charity | $4,100 |
| Des Moines Police Burial Association Des Moines, IA | General Charity | $2,460 |
| Church of the Brethren at Ankeny Ankeny, IA | General Charity | $2,460 |
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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 | $83,130 | $26,232 | $85,299 | $82,000 | 9 | $82,000 | $22,905 | $4,942 |
| 2024 | $142,197 | $33,348 | $83,341 | $80,000 | 9 | $80,000 | $29,979 | $8,518 |
| 2023 | $192,190 | $12,126 | $77,302 | $73,000 | 9 | $73,519 | $8,343 | $11,593 |
| 2022 | $257,388 | $19,333 | $81,326 | $77,000 | 9 | $77,355 | $15,362 | $15,146 |
| 2021 | $319,355 | $39,555 | $80,774 | $76,000 | 9 | $76,260 | $32,019 | $19,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rex R Cook Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Iowa State Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Iowa State Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Iowa State Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Rex R Cook Charitable Trust
How much does Rex R Cook Charitable Trust give each year?
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust gave $82K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 9 grants.
What is Rex R Cook Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,380, and its average grant was $9,111, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rex R Cook Charitable Trust give grants?
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (7 grants).
Does Rex R Cook Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rex R Cook Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rex R Cook Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Hope Ministries ($25,830), Planned Parenthood of the Heartland ($15,170) and Dmarc Food Pantry ($9,840), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rex R Cook Charitable Trust?
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust reported $83K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Rex R Cook Charitable Trust's EIN?
Rex R Cook Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6776727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Rex R Cook Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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